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In 1996, architects in Harare built a shopping mall modeled on termite mounds; its passive chimney vents kept the interior cool using 90% less energy- In 2020, researchers tested a self-moistening hydrogel mat under solar panels; it cooled them by at least 10°C and boosted output by up to 19%
- CJI Surya Kant flags 'climate injustice', says developing nations cannot bear brunt of green transition
- Horoscope Today, August 29, 2026: Capricorn Focuses on Long-Term Security, Aquarius Breaks an Old Pattern, Pisces Follows Their IntuitionYour Daily Horoscope Today focuses on financial consolidation, personal leadership, and independent reflection. The day brings strong oppor...28 Aug, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
- From food waste to water: A new research shows how new biomass hydrogels could help turning discarded food and agricultural waste into a source of atmospheric water for irrigation and sustainable farmingResearchers developed new hydrogels from natural materials to capture atmospheric moisture. These innovative materials can absorb water vap...28 Aug, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
- NTPC plans to treble capacity to 244GW by 2037, invest ₹16.86 lakh croreNTPC plans to nearly triple its power generation capacity by 2037. The company will invest significantly in renewable and nuclear power exp...28 Aug, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
- S&P affirms India ratings at 'BBB/A-2' with 'stable' outlookS&P affirmed India's sovereign ratings at BBB/A-2 with a stable outlook. Strong economic fundamentals will help India withstand near-term p...27 Aug, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
- Motilal Oswal initiates coverage on Adani Enterprises with Buy, sees 25% upside. Here’s whyMotilal Oswal has initiated coverage on Adani Enterprises with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 3,880, implying 25% upside from the pr...27 Aug, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
- In 2000, Sandia used a 416-nanometer cheesecloth-like crystal to bend infrared light with little loss. 26 years later, the approach still guides research into faster, cooler photonic chipsSandia researchers developed a tiny structure guiding infrared light with minimal loss. This artificial crystal, made from gallium arsenide...26 Aug, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
- Earlier in 2026, Amogy and 2G Energy tested hydrogen made from ammonia without storing the gas. 3 years later, their South Korea project is planned to scale from 1 MW to 40 MWEarlier in 2026, Amogy and 2G Energy demonstrated a different way of thinking about hydrogen power: instead of storing hydrogen gas in larg...25 Aug, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
- China's Geely used 800 engineers and AI to create a modular EV manufacturing system; Ford is now applying it in Spain, aiming to slash development time and costs by half without building the system itselfFor decades, Western automakers entered Chinese joint ventures primarily to secure access to local buyers. That dynamic has quietly inverte...25 Aug, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- Berkeley Lab built a roof coating of vanadium dioxide that flips at 67°C; across 15 US climate zones, it outperformed existing coatings in 12 and cut household electricity by 10%A team of researchers has introduced an innovative roof coating designed to respond to changing seasonal temperatures. This cutting-edge ma...25 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Americans discard about 15 million tons of asphalt roof shingles a year, but old roofs can be ground up and put straight back into the roads people drive onMillions of tons of asphalt shingles are disposed of annually in the United States. These old roofing materials can be processed into recyc...25 Aug, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- Before the first server hums: India needs an impact test for the AI ageBefore advancing with AI infrastructure in India, it is crucial to conduct thorough impact assessments. Large data centres have high demand...25 Aug, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
- L&T wins ₹5,000-10,000 crore 'major' order to build 3 battery storage projects in Middle EastWith the recent acquisition of a major contract for three battery energy storage ventures, Larsen & Toubro is poised for expansion. This in...25 Aug, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
- In 1997, America's last bismuth refinery shut down. 29 years later, the metal is crucial to a 240-MW nuclear reactor whose coolant supply is 82% ChineseA proposed American nuclear reactor, EAGL-1, will use liquid lead-bismuth coolant. China currently dominates global refined bismuth product...25 Aug, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
- In 2025, a Finnish builder spent about $20,700 and 200 days making a 36-foot plywood solar boat. Earlier in 2026, it crossed more than 3,000 nautical miles from the Baltic to Spain on sunlight aloneA Finnish builder spent about $20,700 and 200 days creating a lightweight 36-foot plywood solar boat designed around efficiency rather than...24 Aug, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
- In 1992, deadly category 5 Hurricane Andrew caused massive destructions in Florida, 34 years later as rising sea level flooding threatens nearly 40 per cent of U.S. population, Miami, other areas are showing how to be ready for doomsdayAs global average temperatures climb because of fossil fuel emissions, so do sea levels, making low-lying coastal cities vulnerable to floo...24 Aug, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
- The Savannah River swapped bare marsh edge for oyster reefs in 2023; wave energy fell by up to 40%, giving Georgia coasts a tougher storm shieldScientists built oyster reefs in Georgia's Savannah River to reduce wave energy. These reefs lessened wave impact on the shoreline by as mu...24 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
- NASA is paying Rs 5 crore prize to solve a hidden space problem that requires no rocket scienceNASA has launched the Orbital Clarity Challenge, offering up to $500,000 to inventors who can develop affordable tools to measure the thin ...21 Aug, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
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