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Asia warming up faster; India faces melting glaciersAsia faced extreme weather in 2025. Dangerous heat, heavy rains, and floods affected millions. Droughts also hit the continent. Glaciers in...- Put a freeze on extreme heat: Why India needs more than just heatwave warningsIndia faces severe heatwaves. Dangerous heat now affects large areas with little relief. This crisis demands action beyond meteorology. Hea...
- Scientists say a stretch of water near your neighborhood could become a winter heater and summer cooler that might one day serve about 18% of Europe’s homesA new energy technology called aquathermal energy can use lake water to heat homes. This system captures thermal energy from water sources....
- World's largest air purifier: Inside China's 20-storey tower designed to clean 10 million cubic metres of air a dayA colossal air purification tower in China, standing over 100 meters tall, has shown promising results in tackling smog. Researchers report...
- 'Burning classrooms' track schools in sun-scorched SpainChildren in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat are struggling with unbearable classroom heat exceeding 29C, prompting a grassroots project to monito...
- Climate change, pollution push oceans to tipping point, UN report saysA new UN report reveals a "deepening crisis" in ocean health, driven by climate change, pollution, and overfishing. Rising sea levels, acid...
- India learns to live with hotter summersIndia's summers are becoming unbearable. Extreme heatwaves are forcing families to change their lives. People are struggling to cope as tra...
- Uttar Pradesh weather update: Monsoon delay to keep Lucknow, Noida and Amethi sweltering; IMD says no relief for 4-5 daysWeather in UP, Amethi: Uttar Pradesh faces a prolonged wait for monsoon relief as the IMD indicates unfavorable conditions for advancement....
- Scientists are testing a new kind of air-conditioning, and the promise is cleaner cooling without refrigerants, but the big question is whether solid-state systems can ever match the efficiency of the ACs people already useNew solid-state cooling technologies are emerging to replace traditional air conditioners. These systems aim to reduce reliance on compress...
- Why keeping your AC on while away could actually save moneyExperts suggest leaving your air conditioner on at a higher temperature when you step out. This can save electricity and money by preventin...
- India makes gains in child, maternal health but nutrition challenges persist: SBI reportIndia's latest health survey reveals significant improvements in maternal care and child vaccination rates. Stunting among children has see...
- Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon weather today: Rain likely later in the day, temperatures to stay below normalDelhi experienced a pleasant Wednesday morning with partly cloudy skies, a welcome change from typical June heat. Rain and thunderstorms ar...
- AI startup CEO gifted almost Rs 1 crore mattresses to all employees, the reason will surprise youAn AI startup CEO is prioritizing employee well-being over traditional perks, gifting each worker a $3,000 sleep-enhancing mattress cover. ...
- Karnataka rolls out AI-powered attendance app for govt staffKarnataka has launched Kartavya, an AI-powered attendance system. This geofencing technology ensures employees are present at their workpla...
- How to keep indoor plants healthy in summers: Easy and smart tips to protect plants from heat damageJune's heat and humidity demand careful indoor plant care. Adjust watering by checking soil moisture, manage sunlight with indirect light, ...
- Can pouring a bucket of water on AC compressor cut your electricity bills?As heatwaves grip Indian cities, a simple hack of pouring water on AC outdoor units can offer temporary efficiency boosts. This method cool...
- iPhone overheating and battery draining fast? Know the reasons and best fixesIs your iPhone overheating and losing battery quickly?: Summer heat is causing iPhones to overheat. Users report dim screens and charging p...
- Kerala remains India’s ground zero for the Nipah virus, but why?A new Nipah virus case in Kozhikode, Kerala, highlights the state's recurring outbreaks. Experts link these to fruit bats and human activit...
- In 1907, a lawyer worried about shared water cups helped push a disposable paper cup into daily American lifeA simple invention, the disposable paper cup, transformed public hygiene in the early 1900s. Lawyer Lawrence Luellen's idea offered a safe ...
- Heat, humidity of India's monsoon could extend summer heat stress as climate warms: Recent StudyIndia faces a growing threat of extreme heat stress. A recent study reveals that with a 2-degree Celsius global warming, the monsoon season...
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