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When your fridge knows you better than you doA light-hearted take on how technology can sometimes become too smart for its own good. The first joke imagines an AI-enabled refrigerator ...
In 1940, Frederick McKinley Jones patented a refrigerator tough enough for moving trucks; it changed how fresh meat and dairy could travel long distancesIn 1940, Frederick McKinley Jones revolutionized the transportation of perishables by patenting a refrigeration unit specifically for truck...
In 1930, Albert Einstein and another physicist patented a refrigerator with no moving parts; why did their invention never reach your kitchen?In a remarkable collaboration, Albert Einstein and Leo Szilard advanced the world of refrigeration with a groundbreaking patent. Their desi...
AI in Indian homes: Samsung sees 30% growth in SmartThings users, makes Knox its security pitchSamsung sees significant growth in its Indian SmartThings user base. Consumers are increasingly adopting AI-enabled appliances for home man...
EV-related stocks: Own the chain, not the guess; 13 stocks with upside potential of up to 28% and downside risk of -14%, according to analystsIn the stock market, when a big theme or sectoral trend takes off, most investors focus on the face of it. A brand with which they can rela...
Psychology says people who don't like working from home and prefer the office may be seeking more than productivityAn office can provide environmental cues, routines, social accountability and physical separation from household activities. These factors ...
The four questions India must ask before its AI data centre boom outpaces its gridData centers now face public scrutiny regarding their resource consumption. These facilities use less water than comparable commercial spac...
By 2024, over 550,000 Germans had hung solar panels from their balcony railings and plugged them into wall sockets, turning apartments into mini power plants; within a year, installations surged to 1 million as the simple, roughly €500 technology spread among rentersGermany's innovative balcony solar systems provide a hassle-free solution for renters looking to harness solar energy. Designed for easy se...
In 1902, Willis Carrier set out to fix a printing problem. He ended up inventing modern air conditioningIn 1902, engineer Willis Carrier was trying to control humidity at a Brooklyn printing plant, not create a way for people to stay cool. His...
The dusty blue coating on blueberries is not dirt; USDA researchers say the wax helps defend against disease and prevents the fruit from drying out after harvestThe dusty coating on blueberries is a natural protective wax. This bloom shields the fruit from disease and prevents drying out. Researcher...
US diesel prices hit a record high, pushing up transportation costs for a long list of goodsDiesel prices soared to unprecedented levels in the United States on Friday, primarily due to the six-month conflict involving Iran. This r...
US diesel prices hit a record high of $5.85 as Iran war disrupts the flow of fuelUS Iran war: Diesel fuel has reached an unprecedented average price of $5.85 per gallon. This surge is directly linked to the ongoing six-m...
Rentomojo fixes price band for Rs 1,256 crore issue opening on September 9Rentomojo has fixed its IPO price band at Rs 384-404 per share for its Rs 1,255.57 crore public issue, which will open on September 9 and c...
Canadian Grade 7 student Wesley Goodridge wins gold medal and $10,000 scholarship for project testing if milk is really spoiledCanadian Grade 7 student Wesley Goodridge won a gold medal and a $10,000 university scholarship at the 2026 Canada-Wide Science Fair. His p...
In 1996, Endeavour released a coffee-table-size package that inflated into a 46-foot antenna; the tennis-court-size structure worked for several hours in spaceIn 1996, NASA's Endeavour shuttle achieved a significant milestone by launching an inflatable antenna experiment that expanded to the dimen...
California’s CR&R digester can process 334,000 tons of food and green waste yearly, yielding 4 million diesel-gallon equivalents of RNG and 250,000 tons of fertilizerIn California, a remarkable facility is transforming food waste into renewable natural gas fuel, effectively capturing harmful methane emis...
In 2020, Stanford's radiative cooling technology reached a California supermarket roof; panels were estimated to save 15% to 20% energy, while a Tempe bus shelter film was reported 30°F coolerNew technology allows surfaces to cool themselves under direct sunlight. This innovation reflects sunlight and radiates heat into outer spa...
Apple's touchscreen MacBook could be coming soon: Here's what we know so farApple is preparing for a busy hardware cycle with new iPhones and Macs arriving soon. A significant change could be a touchscreen OLED MacB...
In 2000, Spanish scientists used low-level UV light to triple resveratrol content in wine grapes. 2 years later, that same research team found one grape variety's antioxidant levels had jumped an unbelievable threefoldLow-level ultraviolet irradiation and refrigeration can significantly boost resveratrol levels in grapes. This treatment can make wine a mo...
IIT Delhi engineer develops fridge that runs without truck engine, cuts cooling costs by 75%A post on X has highlighted Yotuh Energy, a company co-founded by IIT Delhi biotechnology graduate Shaivee Malik, which has developed a bat...