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In 2025, Czech researchers reported 2024 summer tests of green facades; one Holešovice site recorded 6.4K lower mean radiant temperature than a white wall- In 2024, a Nature Sustainability study tested radiative cooling film on crops; field trials lowered air temperatures by up to 4.6°C and increased biomass by up to 370%
- In 1962, NASA packed 22,900 gallons of water into a Saturn I rocket and deliberately released it 65 miles above Earth to see how water behaved in the upper atmosphere
- Jackie Shroff has 700 plants, including guava and mango trees, in his farmhouse. Actor shares five affordable tips on how to grow plants. One is Yale University-approved: ‘My neighbours complain…'Jackie Shroff, Bollywood’s beloved ‘Jaggu Dada', is an ace gardener. He maintains over 700 plants, including guava trees at his farmhouse. ...28 Aug, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
- 7 house plants that keep multiplying: Buy them once and grow your collection for yearsSome plants can keep multiplying after you buy them once, helping you expand your garden without repeatedly spending money. Spider plants a...28 Aug, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
- Plants react to damage, but can they feel pain like humans? Here's what science saysPlants exhibit dynamic responses to environmental stress and damage. However, they lack brains and nervous systems to feel pain. Internal e...28 Aug, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
- Nancy Guthrie Case Update: Was plumber present at her Tucson home a week before kidnapping? YouTuber’s claim emerges amid probeA YouTuber suggested a plumber visited Nancy Guthrie's home before her disappearance. Authorities are investigating the 84-year-old's vanis...28 Aug, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
- Russia bombards 9 Ukrainian cities overnight, calling the strikes 'massive'Russia launched extensive missile and drone attacks across Ukraine overnight and into Thursday. These strikes targeted military facilities ...27 Aug, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
- What to do with old household items? Try these 5 creative DIY reuse ideas to make stylish planters for your homeTransforming old tea cups and coffee mugs into delightful mini planters for succulents adds a unique touch to home decor. Additionally, onc...27 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- 45 Indian coal power plants have critical low fuel, government data showsForty-five Indian power plants operate with critically low coal inventories now. Monsoon rains disrupt supplies and electricity demand rise...27 Aug, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
- Online vs offline prices: Woman shares why she now prefers local vendors for groceriesAn X user’s experience of paying Rs 102 for two guavas online, compared with Rs 80 for 8-10 guavas weighing nearly 1 kg from a local vendor...26 Aug, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
- In 1999, a Florida teen hacked NASA, accessed source code of ISS and forced the world's most powerful space agency to shut down some systems for 21 daysIn 1999, 15-year-old hacker Jonathan James broke into NASA computers and downloaded proprietary software linked to the International Space ...26 Aug, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
- In a Biosphere 2-linked Arizona study, cherry tomatoes grew beneath solar panels with 50% less irrigation; midday water stress was about 40% lower across cropsUniversity of Arizona researchers studied the effect of solar panel shade on crop growth. Their findings suggest agrivoltaic systems reduce...26 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- NASA-recommended plants for indoor air quality: From Green Spider Plant to Peace Lily; here is the list of houseplants studied for their air-purifying potentialA recent study by NASA delved into how indoor plants can absorb volatile organic compounds. Notable plants, such as spider plants and peace...26 Aug, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
- In 2023, researchers found shade cooled Singapore streets by 0.8°C across 20 sites. Today, vegetation is estimated to save 228 GWh of energy yearlySingapore's trees offer significant cooling benefits for city streets. Shaded areas were found to be cooler, reducing heat stress for peopl...25 Aug, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- Urban Company shares surge 7% to 11-month high, rally 16% in 2 sessions. Here are 2 reasons whyUrban Company shares rallied on Monday, after a bullish brokerage call and a legal development involving Kent RO. Kent RO has agreed to rem...24 Aug, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
- Urban Company sues Kent RO over ads targeting its Native water purifiersUrban Company has sued Kent RO Systems in the Delhi High Court over advertisements calling its Native water purifiers’ two-year service and...23 Aug, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
- Urban Company sues Kent RO over ‘unsafe’, ‘risky’ water purifier ads; company to pull down 'offending' contentUrban Company has sued Kent RO Systems in the Delhi High Court, alleging that its advertisements and social media posts made false and misl...23 Aug, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
- Texas used towering wind turbines as accidental frost fans based on a 2019 NASA observation; the result warmed ground temperatures 4–7°F on winter nightsWind turbines can mix warmer air downward during winter nights. This effect is similar to frost fans used in orchards. Satellite observatio...23 Aug, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- From Queen of the night to Night-blooming jasmine: 5 plants that bloom only at night and can transform your garden after sunsetSome plants save their most spectacular blooms for after sunset, creating a fragrant and unusual night garden. Queen of the night, moonflow...18 Aug, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
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