California chemical leak: What is methyl methacrylate, a deadly chemical that has forced 50,000 residents to evacuate and can damage eyes, skin and lungs?Chemical leak in California: California declared a state of emergency after a toxic chemical leak at a Garden Grove manufacturing facility....
24 May, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
40,000 people under evacuation orders for a chemical tank leak in Southern CaliforniaAuthorities are racing to prevent the explosion of a leaking storage tank containing hazardous chemicals in Garden Grove, California, promp...
23 May, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
DRDO flags rising global CBRN risks, warns of unstable geopolitical orderGlobal security faces growing challenges. DRDO scientist Upendra Kumar Singh stresses the need for stronger preparedness against chemical, ...
18 May, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Why static cling gets worse in winter and the simple hack people useStatic electricity in clothes is a common problem. Many households are now using aluminum foil balls in dryers. This method helps reduce st...
08 May, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Why hummingbird experts say feeder placement matters more in hot weatherHummingbird feeders can become dangerous in heat. Temperatures above 100°F affect bird health. Wrapping feeders in aluminum foil reflects s...
08 May, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Moon lava tubes are emerging as one of the strongest shelter ideas for future astronautsScientists are increasingly interested in lunar lava tubes. These underground formations offer natural protection from radiation and extrem...
07 May, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
DRDO chief inaugurates CBRN training lab in Delhi to tackle threats know what they areThe Defence Research and Development Organisation has opened a new Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear field training centre in ...
06 May, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
NASA Planning to Set First-Ever Fire on the Surface of the MoonNASA is planning a daring experiment to deliberately ignite the Moon's surface, a crucial step for future lunar bases. This "flammability s...
30 Apr, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
How to Wash Dark Clothes Without Losing Their ColorDark clothes lose their appeal quickly due to improper washing. Experts reveal hot water and long wash cycles accelerate dye fading. Opting...
23 Apr, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
The Right Way To Store Shoes So They Don’t Wear Out Twice As FastYour favourite shoes can last much longer with simple storage adjustments. Bad storage causes chemical breakdown and material weakening. Ke...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Deadly Arizona floods claim four lives; 1,000 propane tanks swept away, floodwaters remain hazardousA catastrophic flash flood struck Arizona on Friday, September 26, killing at least four people and prompting a state of emergency. Downtow...
28 Sep, 2025, 08.37 AM IST
London's Heathrow Airport terminal shut over possible hazardous materials incidentLondon Heathrow Airport's Terminal 4 faced disruption on Monday due to a potential hazardous materials incident, leading to its closure and...
09 Sep, 2025, 12.22 AM IST
LASD explosion kills 3: FBI probes possible use of explosives or hazardous materials in deadly incidentLASD explosion: A deadly explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility in Monterey Park resulted in the tragic d...
18 Jul, 2025, 10.55 PM IST
NGT raps govt over delay in report on import of hazardous wasteThe National Green Tribunal said that even though a committee is said to have been constituted by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (...
13 Jan, 2021, 02.26 PM IST
59% of India vulnerable to moderate to severe quakesThe map has been prepared by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC).
21 Sep, 2016, 11.43 AM IST
- Govt calls for strengthening hazardous waste management rules
The government has called for strengthening hazardous waste management rules especially at the port level to ensure that such material was ...
29 Apr, 2010, 11.43 PM IST
- Greenpeace: Eliminate e-waste from products
Greenpeace called on the world's electronics companies on Tuesday to eliminate hazardous chemicals from their products, saying toxic electr...
05 Aug, 2008, 10.15 PM IST