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In 2019, the Netherlands tested a 1,312-foot highway noise barrier with two-sided solar panels; it generated 325.5 MWh over 18 months- In 2025, Netherlands turned retired wind-turbine blades into a 60-metre highway noise barrier; tests found it performed like a conventional concrete wall
- Wind-turbine blades were too difficult to recycle, so engineers gave them a second job; in Northern Ireland, retired blades now form a pedestrian bridge
- Psychology says people who constantly adjust their office chair may be highly sensitive to their physical environmentSome people may simply be more sensitive to subtle changes in physical comfort and bodily sensations. This can be related to interoception ...14 Sep, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
- Daily vs weekly vs monthly SIP: Does investing more frequently create more wealth?A comparative study of daily, weekly, and monthly SIPs across 5 active equity fund categories and 5 time horizons offers a clear answer.14 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
- Atlanta turns a nearly 7,000-pound retired wind turbine blade into a 50-foot pedestrian bridge; Colorado blade now helps walkers cross Beaverbrook Park creekA remarkable transformation has taken place in Atlanta's Beaverbrook Park, where an old wind turbine blade has been creatively converted in...12 Sep, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
- ETMarkets Smart Talk| With 87.7% of F&O traders losing money, why systematic trading is becoming more relevant for retail investors, says Prashant ShahRetail traders face significant losses in India's derivatives market. Automation and AI tools offer solutions for consistent execution and ...11 Sep, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
- In 2025, a UK nuclear waste site began installing railway sleepers made from about 90 kilograms of recycled plastic each - their claimed lifespan was 50 to 100 yearsA UK nuclear waste site has installed composite railway sleepers made from recycled plastic. These durable sleepers offer a sustainable alt...10 Sep, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
- Retired wind turbine blades in Texas were turned into a 40-foot highway sign structure in Texas. Then, Hurricane Beryl put it to the testIn a pioneering initiative, University of Houston engineers have ingeniously turned retired wind turbine blades into durable highway signs,...10 Sep, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
- ET Startup Awards 2026: Habuild leans on repeat users to expand beyond yoga into strength training, nutritionHabuild, winner of the Bootstrap Champ title at the ET Startup Awards 2026, has built a profitable digital wellness business driven largely...10 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Quote of the day by psychologist Carl Jung: 'If a man knows more than others, he becomes lonely,' Why intelligence can sometimes lead to emotional isolation explained by Swiss psychoanalystCarl Jung once shared that he believe that having a deeper understanding of life and yourself can sometimes make you feel lonely. When you ...09 Sep, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
- In US, a Missouri facility shreds up to 3,000 retired wind-turbine blades a year; the waste is reused in cement productionIn Missouri, retired wind turbine blades, known for their complex composite makeup, are being creatively repurposed. These enormous blades ...05 Sep, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
- This 7,000-pound wind turbine blade retired from a Colorado wind farm; Today, it serves as a pedestrian bridge in GeorgiaIn a remarkable transformation, a retired 7,000-pound wind turbine blade from a Colorado wind farm has been ingeniously repurposed as a ped...04 Sep, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Marie Curie: 'Never to let one's self be beaten down by...' - How to stay strong and resilient amid clouds of adversity and doubtTrue grit emerges when one chooses to resist giving up, especially during tough times. Marie Curie's enduring wisdom encourages individuals...04 Sep, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Eddie Murphy: “Whatever energy you put into the world is what...” — a thoughtful life lesson from an inspiring quote on authenticity, self-belief, inner peace, meaningful success, and why staying grounded may matter more than applause, by the legendary comedian and actor known for Saturday Night Live, Beverly Hills Cop and Coming to AmericaQuote of the day by Eddie Murphy frames genuine achievement not around public applause, but around the quiet peace that comes from clear in...28 Aug, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Cardi B: “I learned that nobody can give you the confidence to become who...” — a powerful life lesson from an inspiring quote by the Grammy-winning rapper known for her remarkable rise from social media fame to global stardom on self-belief, ambition, resilience, personal growth, and emotional resilienceQuote of the Day by Cardi B addresses how true self-confidence must be cultivated from within rather than granted by outside approval. In e...28 Aug, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
- Wind turbines in US can last around 30 years; what happens to their enormous blades after they stop turning may surprise youWind turbines typically have a lifespan of around thirty years, and at the end of this period, much of their structure can be efficiently r...26 Aug, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
- Placing aluminium foil under washing machine: How this trick works, its benefits and the right way to use it for better floor protectionAluminium foil under washing machine: Aluminium foil placed under washing machines offers limited protection from minor drips. It cannot co...24 Aug, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
- Long-term investing: One reason is good enough, and a must, to own a business. 8 stocks with an upside potential of up to 36%In today’s world, investors cannot assume that correlations that worked in the past will work in exactly the same manner now. We are in a p...22 Aug, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
- Along a 27-mile ring road, 8 million plants are climbing 2,000 concrete columns, fed by recycled rainwater from the road above, turning 15 acres of dead infrastructure into vertical gardens seen by driversEight million plants now grow on concrete columns along a ring road. These vertical gardens utilize hydroponic felt pouches and recycled ma...18 Aug, 2026, 01.48 AM IST
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