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In 2012, Kevin McCloud built a tiny woodland home from salvaged materials; a year later, he moved and upgraded it on a Somerset cliff using waste-powered electricity- In 2016, Sarah Richardson broke ground on an off-grid Ontario country house powered by solar; 9 months later, her family moved into the Starlight Farm
- World's first energy island: How Belgium built a switchboard in the North Sea
- In 1999, James Cameron bought a 102-acre Gaviota Coast ranch for $4.375 million and made it an off-grid property with solar and wind power; 24 years later, he listed it for $33 millionFilmmaker James Cameron has put his magnificent California ranch on the market for thirty-three million dollars. This estate has been a che...09 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- In 1999, Woody Harrelson started building an 8.5-acre Maui sanctuary around sustainable living. 26 years later, the estate runs on solar power and grows all its own foodIn 1999, Woody Harrelson began creating a sustainable sanctuary on Maui, turning his home into an experiment in simpler living. By 2005, he...07 Sep, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
- ‘Pulse’ check: How PhonePe is turning transaction data into market intelligenceIn an exclusive conversation with The Economic Times, PhonePe’s Karthik Raghupathy explained how PulsePro was born out of demand for postal...04 Sep, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
- Rains Raksha in India may not be enough to fight $250 billion heat billExtreme heat poses a significant economic threat to India's workforce and GDP. Lost labor hours and reduced productivity impact both worker...28 Aug, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
- Nobel-winning chemist born to Palestinian refugees grew up with 9 siblings in one room without running water or electricity; after moving to the US in 1980, he developed technology to harvest water from dry desert air without electricityOmar M. Yaghi, a distinguished Nobel laureate, grew up in Jordan, where he faced the harsh reality of water scarcity. This early challenge ...28 Aug, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
- In 1923, a Kansas ranch family used small wind turbine to power its off-grid home. A century later, 50 giant turbines stand on the same ranchFor more than a century, a Kansas ranch family has harnessed the power of wind, beginning with a small generator. Their commitment to renew...27 Aug, 2026, 05.45 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
- In 1974, a Vietnam veteran moved to Alaska for a new life. 14 years later, he became the last person in US history to get a homestead patentKenneth Deardorff, a Vietnam veteran from California, moved to Alaska in the 1970s and eventually became the last person in US history to r...21 Aug, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
- In 2010, researchers tested solar panels with white lines; the modified surfaces were up to 26 times less attractive to polarotactic insectsSolar panels, with their shiny surfaces, can inadvertently attract insects seeking water. This phenomenon leads to ecological harm, disrupt...20 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Lala strengthens into a hurricane and bears down on Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rain, windsHurricane Lala formed and is heading towards Hawaii's Big Island. Maximum sustained winds reached 75 mph, making it a Category 1 storm. For...16 Aug, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
- In 1994, NASA raised jellyfish in orbit to study their sense of balance; they developed normally but had trouble swimming under Earth’s gravityNASA ventured into the unknown in 1994 by studying baby jellyfish in orbit. The jellyfish managed to develop vital sensory adaptations for ...08 Aug, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
- In 2018, Cuyahoga County began building a 4-MW solar array on a closed landfill, turning unused land into a local power sourceOld landfills are finding new life as sites for clean electricity generation. Ohio's Cuyahoga County launched a large solar project on a ca...31 Jul, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
- In 1889, one invention solved the biggest problem every snow sled had; a flexible piece of steelIn 1889, downhill sledding was a dangerous game. Sleds couldn't steer at all. Riders had to jam a boot into the snow to turn or stop. Quake...30 Jul, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
- Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 ‘passport’ design is the next big smartphone trendSamsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 introduces a shorter, wider "passport-style" design that prioritises reading, photos and one-handed use over info...28 Jul, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
- Four decades after Chernobyl, Italy embraces nuclear againFour decades after abandoning nuclear power in the wake of the Chernobyl disaster, Italy is preparing to revive the sector as Prime Ministe...28 Jul, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
- Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard slept on dirt floors, lived on $1 a day, ate dented cat food. And then gave away his $3 billion company.Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard once survived by sleeping on dirt floors, living on just $1 a day, and eating dented cat food. After build...26 Jul, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
- Unexpected gainer of trouble in the Gulf? 13 stocks from backend of the EV shift, with upside potential of up to 33%Most investors seeking exposure to the EV shift choose the obvious: A pure EV company; a scooter or car maker. They are the face of the tra...26 Jul, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
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