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Europe can’t just air-condition its way out of the heatwave meltdownEurope's infrastructure, built for cold, is struggling with record heatwaves. From buckling train tracks and melting roads to hospitals can...- Growing heat needs affordable coolingAs record-breaking heatwaves sweep across Europe and Asia, the spotlight is cast on the urgent necessity for innovative cooling strategies ...
- Scientists just made an all-silk cooling textile that reflects 94.8% of sunlight and lowers skin temperature by 4.3 °CScientists have engineered a revolutionary silk fabric, dubbed SilkNT, that cools the skin by an impressive 4.3°C without any batteries or ...
- Penguin feathers inspired a "living skin" material that could slash energy bills in buildingsResearchers have developed a revolutionary thin film inspired by penguin feathers that passively switches between heating and cooling modes...
- Forget ACs: This Delhi couple's home stays cool even in 45°C heat. Here's how they did it naturallyIn Delhi's sweltering heat, one couple's 40-year-old home stays cool without heavy AC reliance. Their residence utilizes traditional archit...
- Megacity heatwaves are now a fatal nightmareCities are becoming dangerous places at night due to rising temperatures. Lack of cool nights strains the body, increasing risks of serious...
- BPTP to invest Rs 1,200 crore in developing Gurugram projectBPTP Limited is investing Rs 1,200 crore in a new luxury residential project in Gurugram's Sector 66. The development will feature 504 resi...
- No AC needed! What is this 'smart paint' developed by scientists that reflects 97% of sunlight & even collects water from air?Scientists have developed an experimental "smart paint" that reflects up to 97% of sunlight, significantly cooling surfaces and reducing th...
- Heat, certainly not part of cool Viksit BAs India grapples with an unprecedented heatwave, temperatures have reached alarming highs. The implications of this extreme weather extend...
- Delivery platforms deploy cooling cover as orders heat upPeople confined to indoors are increasingly turning to online platforms for purchases spanning daily essentials to cooling products and con...
- 'Fuel that should drive urban planning': Anand Mahindra praises Jodhpur's 'zero-AC' cooling shelter that remains 8°C cooler even in 50°C heat. Know all about this innovationJodhpur has developed a net-zero cooling shelter under its Heat Action Plan to help people cope with rising heatwaves without relying on tr...
- Swiggy’s riders in ‘cool jackets’? What’s really going on amid summer heatwaveSwiggy is providing delivery partners with special cooling vests. These vests help riders manage extreme heat during deliveries. The initia...
- Why Putting a Spoon in Your Freezer Could Save Your FoodKitchen cooks are finding a simple trick to reduce food waste: freezing a steel spoon. This method, backed by science, leverages thermal co...
- The Trick to Reducing Energy Consumption Without Changing HabitsMany households believe saving energy requires personal discipline. However, studies show homes often waste energy automatically. Upgrading...
- Hidden pipes, sandstone walls: How our ancestors kept interiors cool without AC, fanAncient Indian architecture employed ingenious, nature-based cooling systems long before modern technology. Structures like Lotus Mahal and...
- The Summer Survival Guide: Smarter ways to live through rising temperaturesWe are living in an era of extreme heat, and the planet is not pushing back on the pedal anytime soon. Which is why Lijee Philip brings to ...
- Why Opening Windows at the Wrong Time Can Trap Heat InsideOpening windows on hot days can trap heat, making homes warmer and more uncomfortable. Research shows that hot air enters homes through ope...
- The Best Time of Day to Close Curtains to Keep Rooms CoolSimple choices can keep homes cool during summer heat. Experts advise closing curtains early to block sunlight. This prevents heat from ent...
- 6 household items to beat the heat and cool the room naturallyBeat the summer heat in 2026 using six everyday household items designed for natural cooling. From using white cotton linens and vetiver bl...
- How blazing sun can cool your buildingAt Solar Energy Centre in Gurgaon, solar ACs have replaced conventional devices. Some other buildings have switched to alternative cooling ...
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