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Why is aluminium foil wrapped around cryogenic tanks? Reflective layers help reduce radiant heat that can warm super-cold liquidsIn cryogenic tanks, thin reflective layers are essential for preventing heat transfer. The use of aluminum foil, known for its low emissivi...18 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST- Why emergency blankets look like giant sheets of foil; a thin metallic coating reflects radiant heat toward the bodyEmergency blankets are designed to reflect radiant heat, effectively helping to maintain body warmth. This innovative technology has its ro...18 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- In 1919, German crews sank their own fleet at Scapa Flow. 100 years later, its steel became prized by industry for being radioactive-freeIn 1919, German crews deliberately sank much of their surrendered fleet at Scapa Flow rather than allow the ships to be divided among the A...18 Aug, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
- Scandinavian Airlines to launch Copenhagen-Mumbai flights from October 1Scandinavian Airlines will restart its India operations on October 1 after a 17-year absence. Non-stop flights will connect Mumbai and Cope...17 Aug, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
- Why satellites appear wrapped in gold foil: The material actually contains aluminium that protects instruments from extreme heat and coldThe shiny gold exterior seen on spacecraft is not just for aesthetics; it is multi-layer insulation designed to tackle the extreme temperat...17 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- India is unstoppable: Global embassies and missions send heartfelt greetings on 80th Independence DayIndia's 80th Independence Day: International ambassadors and diplomatic missions celebrated India's 80th Independence Anniversary with prof...15 Aug, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
- Redcliffe Labs, Skyroot Aerospace to test diagnostic reagents in orbitReagents are chemicals used in diagnostic tests to detect specific biological markers in a sample. The founders said the longer-term object...14 Aug, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
- IndiGo launches new flight services from Vijayawada to Varanasi and KolkataIn an exciting development, Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu unveiled new IndiGo flight services that link Vijayawada with Vara...13 Aug, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
- Since 2004, Switzerland has covered parts of eight glaciers with white blankets; protected ice melted about 59% less, preserving up to 350,000 cubic metres a yearSince 2004, giant white sheets have been deployed over Swiss glaciers to combat ice melt by reflecting solar radiation and altering energy ...13 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts saw mysterious flashes with their eyes closed. Scientists later found the causeDuring the Apollo missions, astronauts noted peculiar flashes of light occurring inside their spacecraft. These experiences were later attr...13 Aug, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
- In 1978, Russian physicist Anatoli Bugorski survived a proton beam passing through his head. The shocking result: one side of his face appeared frozen in time while the other continued to ageAnatoli Bugorski survived one of the strangest particle accelerator accidents ever recorded. In 1978, a high-energy proton beam from the So...12 Aug, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
- Air India flight’s 300-foot drop: AAIB says wait for evidence before drawing conclusionsAir India Phuket Delhi flight turbulence case: The government urges caution regarding Air India flight AI2379 conclusions. Investigations a...12 Aug, 2026, 01.16 AM IST
- Why was an Alaska Airlines Miami flight put on lockdown after passenger threats?Two separate passenger incidents on US flights prompted emergency responses and law enforcement involvement. A United Airlines flight diver...10 Aug, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
- Trump’s Bedminster visit triggers temporary flight restrictions, what happened?Two general aviation aircraft entered restricted airspace near Donald Trump's New Jersey golf club. US fighter jets intercepted these plane...10 Aug, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
- Shanghai cancels 1,300 flights as Typhoon Dolphin hits China's eastern coastTyphoon Dolphin made landfall on China's eastern coast Sunday evening. Over 300,000 people were preemptively relocated before the storm arr...09 Aug, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
- WestJet reaches tentative deal with flight attendants after strike snarled weekend trafficWestJet and flight attendants have reached a tentative agreement to end a disruptive strike. This deal aims to resolve disputes over pay fo...04 Aug, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
- Canada's WestJet flight attendants go on strike after talks fall through, grounding flightsWestJet flight attendants commenced a strike on Sunday after contract negotiations failed. The Canadian Union of Public Employees represent...02 Aug, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
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