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Phoenix swapped black asphalt for a reflective road coating; noon surface heat fell 12°F, but pedestrians faced higher radiant heat- In July 2019, scientists watched mayflies mistake solar-like glass for water; females landed and deposited eggs on the dry surface
- Stanford ran water beneath mirror-like rooftop panels; they cooled it 3–5°C below the surrounding air by sending heat into space
- ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 71: This small-cap auto supplier is trying to become a consumer brand againThe most interesting part of this old auto story is not nostalgia. It is how the company, after leaving the consumer vehicle market, has re...13 Aug, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
- In 2011, New York tried a simple way to beat peak summer heat by painting rooftops white; here’s how it helped cool citiesIn a proactive initiative starting in 2011, volunteers in New York City painted rooftops white to tackle the challenges of urban heat. This...09 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
- In 2019, scientists tested a diaper-like superabsorbent polymer in lab-made asphalt samples; the water-storing material cooled the specimens by up to 12°CResearchers from China have pioneered a groundbreaking asphalt composite integrated with superabsorbent polymers aimed at cooling city envi...08 Aug, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
- In 2010, a study suggested the coolest solution to global warming might also be the simplest; a fresh coat of white paint could help cool the planet: How white roofs may reduce urban heat and support climate action?In 2010, a study suggested the coolest solution to global warming might also be the simplest; a fresh coat of white paint could help cool t...28 Jul, 2026, 01.45 AM IST
- India breaks into China's steel box monopoly after costly lessonIndia has launched its first export-import (EXIM) shipping container for global deployment, marking its entry into a sector overwhelmingly ...07 Jul, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Nikolai Gogol: “The human obsession with purpose is merely a distraction from the absurdity of...” — Could the endless search for meaning be stopping us from truly living, and what profound life lesson does Gogol’s wisdom reveal about success, uncertainty, and happiness?Quote of the Day by Nikolai Gogol: In a world obsessed with finding purpose, Nikolai Gogol offered a startlingly different perspective. His...22 Jun, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
- As mercury soars, e-commerce platforms step up measures to protect delivery workersIndian e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms are introducing measures to protect delivery workers from severe heatwaves. Companies are pr...03 May, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
- Malaysia replaced streetlights with roads that glow in the dark, but this futuristic idea, which promised to revolutionize night driving, ended up running into a very down-to-earth problemMalaysia explored futuristic glow-in-the-dark road markings to enhance safety and reduce energy use. The pilot project in Hulu Langat showe...30 Apr, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
- Why are cattles in Uttar Pradesh glowing during the night? Yogi Adityanath's govt behind itUttar Pradesh is tackling the deadly problem of stray cattle on its highways by attaching reflective strips to their horns and necks. This ...08 Dec, 2024, 02.00 PM IST
- Best Raincoats for Men in India for Effortless Monsoon (2024)Are you looking for the best raincoats for men in India to ensure a comfortable monsoon? If so, you should buy a waterproof, durable, and b...04 Jul, 2024, 09.10 PM IST
- Top 10 Car Polishes for Unmatched Shine and FinishCar polishes are highly recommended for people who are serious about taking care of their vehicles on their own. There are a lot of product...28 Feb, 2024, 12.18 PM IST
- 8 Best Raincoats for Men Under 1000 in India For Durable Protection (2023)Are you looking to buy a durable raincoat? Explore options for best raincoats during this monsoon season and stay fully protected from top ...25 Jul, 2023, 05.32 PM IST
- 'China will pursue active foreign policy in Asia Pacific'In order to establish its supremacy in the Asia-Pacific region and to thwart any potential American intervention, China is undertaking a ma...24 May, 2017, 01.18 PM IST
- Author Maya Jayapal feels a graciousness about Bengaluru that is not found elsewhereShe arrived in the city in 1955 to study at Mount Carmel College.25 Nov, 2016, 01.01 PM IST
- Looking for the market to grow in double digits: Jayakumar Krishnaswamy, Akzo Nobel"Since last year, in addition to ensuring the bottom line, we now are really focussing on getting revenue growth and volume growth."02 Jun, 2016, 12.42 PM IST
- Barack Obama's visit: UP police to hire chopperThe helicopter would start making sorties soon, he said adding that an air support unit team is being developed.20 Jan, 2015, 10.29 PM IST
- Officials go over the top with artwork at meet venueThe otherwise majestic Royal Bengal tiger looks more like a droopy, tame 'pet' at Hitex-HICC, the official venue of the ongoing CoP-11 biod...07 Oct, 2012, 01.15 AM IST
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