In 2019, RMIT researchers fired clay bricks mixed with treated sewage sludge; a 25% biosolids batch cut firing energy by 48.6% while passing strength testsResearchers are exploring ways to recycle sewage sludge into building materials. Mixing biosolids into clay significantly cuts the energy n...
In 2023, researchers modeled fluid-filled microchannel windows; computer simulations estimated the liquid system could cut building energy use by 43 percentResearchers are developing innovative liquid windows that can control heat and light transmission. These tunable windows could potentially ...
In 2023, Princeton researchers tested a naturally ventilated cooling box; it stayed below outdoor air while using radiative cooling and buoyancy-driven airflowResearchers have unveiled a groundbreaking cooling technique designed for buildings that eliminates the need for traditional air conditioni...
In a 2025 study, Penn State researchers tested porous PMMA sheets that reflected 96.4% of sunlight; a test box stayed 14.7°F cooler than the outdoor airInnovative researchers have crafted a groundbreaking porous plastic sheet that cools without any electrical input. By reflecting sunlight a...
8-hour sleep rule is old and ‘too simple’, research says. Find out how much sleep do humans actually needThe popular eight-hour sleep rule may not be a fixed requirement for every adult, according to recent research. Studies of pre-industrial s...
From food waste to water: A new research shows how new biomass hydrogels could help turning discarded food and agricultural waste into a source of atmospheric water for irrigation and sustainable farmingResearchers developed new hydrogels from natural materials to capture atmospheric moisture. These innovative materials can absorb water vap...
In 2013, a special medical research facility was started in Cologne, Germany to understand how humans adapt to extreme environments: How :envihab helps prepare astronauts?In 2013, a special medical research facility was started in Cologne, Germany to understand how humans adapt to extreme environments. The fa...
In 2000, University Of Illinois researchers searched 1,000 trillion DNA molecules for lead-sensitive DNA. 9 years later, their lab reported DNA sensors with sensitivity as low as 11 parts per trillion for toxic metals in drinking waterLead detection may soon look very different from a trip to the laboratory. Researchers at the University of Illinois developed a DNA lead s...
In 2012, Ray Milewski and students set research plots at Pennsylvania's Tannersville Cranberry Bog. 10 years later, researchers cleared shrubs to help rare native plants return to the bogIn 2012, Ray Milewski and students established research plots at Pennsylvania’s Tannersville Cranberry Bog. A decade later, researchers cle...
In 2016, researchers proposed that salt fingers could send crystals to the Dead Sea floor. 3 years later, a 2019 study backed the theory, showing why the lakebed gains about 10 centimeters of salt yearlyRecent scientific research reveals the intriguing mechanism behind the formation of salt crystals in the Dead Sea. As warmer, salt-laden su...
Bihar farmer’s son cracks IIT-JEE at 12, goes from IIT Kanpur to PhD in US and AI researchSatyam Kumar became one of India’s youngest IIT entrants after cracking the IIT-JEE at 12 and securing AIR 670 a year later. The Bihar-born...
In 2019, KAUST researcher modeled 1 insect cuticle to create gas-entrapping pores. 7 years later, clean water facilities deploy 2 distinct hydrophobic membranes to desalinate seawater cheaply without chemical wasteKAUST researchers found an unexpected answer in nature. They studied springtails and seaskaters that trap air around their bodies underwate...
In 2001, NASA sent the science behind toothpaste and salad dressing into space; the research later helped produce three P&G patentsSince 2001, NASA has explored the behavior of colloids aboard the International Space Station, where the lack of gravity permits intricate ...
Boost for Ladakh: High-level panel to plan national sea buckthorn research hubA high-level committee will examine establishing a National Sanjeevani Research Centre for Sea Buckthorn. This initiative aims to position ...
The long and winding R&D: While India tracks where publicly funded research money goes, it should track what it createsIndia's research funding system suffers a staggering ₹3,000 crore in losses each year due to overlapping grants. Implementing a unified tra...
Bioinformatics project bags first place in Anveshana, research initiative that won Modi’s praiseAnveshana 2026, a student research initiative, concluded with 20 projects presented by students. Prime Minister Modi highlighted this progr...
Samsung to reclaim top position in smartphone market this year: Counterpoint ResearchSamsung is expected to reclaim the top spot in the global smartphone market in 2026, even as a worsening memory-chip shortage drives up com...