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India had largest number of people exposed to 30 days of risky heat from Jun-Aug: AnalysisIndia faced the highest number of risky heat days globally. Climate change added dangerous heat to over 117 million people in the city. The...- EnergyFIT Philly upgraded 70+ low-income homes with white heat-reflecting roofs and other repairs; the case study reported household energy savings of $500-$3,500 a yearThe EnergyFIT program in Philadelphia has transformed over seventy low-income residences, providing homeowners with savings of up to three ...
- Heat stress cost India $9 per tonne of CO2 in lost labour productivity in 2025India experienced significant labour productivity losses due to heat stress in 2025. A study revealed that each tonne of carbon dioxide emi...
- US midterm elections 2026: Record diesel prices hit at worst time in key battleground states
- Gorilla investing and 34% return: How Mihir Vora made Trust Smallcap Fund top performerTrust Smallcap Fund has emerged as the best performing fund in its category over the past year, delivering a 34% return as investors reasse...
- In 2014, ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst wore SpaceTex shirts on the ISS for six months; their fabric data helped inform clothes for future Mars crewsInnovative space experiments have focused on how fabrics can effectively manage astronaut sweat and heat during missions. These studies rev...
- Jalgaon man built a cheaper-than-LPG smokeless kerosene stove that generated 8 hours of flame from 2 litres that cost just Rs 15 per hourSarfuddin Kazi, a machinist from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, developed a kerogas stove after studying the working of a petromax and looking for a...
- Want guilt-free laddoos this Ganesh Chaturthi? Mumbai nutritionist shares healthy recipe with 5g protein and 3.7g fibreThis Ganesh Chaturthi, elevate your celebrations with healthier laddoos. Mumbai nutritionist Vanshika Khurana has shared an innovative reci...
- In a 2013 study, researchers found a healthy green roof cooled air by 1.58°C at night, while drought damage cut that measured benefit to 0.78°CWhile green roofs can significantly reduce urban heat, they demand regular maintenance to sustain their efficacy. Recent findings indicate ...
- How to clean your grill with an onion: The surprising chef-recommended trick you should knowAn onion offers a simple and effective method for cleaning hot grill grates. Its natural juices and acidity help release stuck-on food resi...
- In 1783, two French brothers while conducting indoor experiments in Annonay, France after getting inspired by watching smoke rise and clothes billow over a fire invented the world's first practical hot air balloonIn 1783, two French brothers while conducting indoor experiments in Annonay, France after getting inspired by watching smoke rise and cloth...
- PayU unveils AI-powered fraud liability protectIn a move to safeguard Indian merchants, PayU has launched its groundbreaking AI-driven Fraud Liability Protect solution. This offering is ...
- In 2024, NTU coated roofs, walls, and roads across a Singapore industrial block: afternoon air fell by 2°C, and pedestrians felt up to 1.5°C cooler outdoorsIn Singapore, engineers have experimented with a groundbreaking coating designed to minimize heat absorption in urban settings. This innova...
- Vijay Deverakonda co-launches Unhype, a skincare brandUnhype has been developed as a functional skincare line for young Indians, particularly the 18-30 age group, with products designed around ...
- Tata Steel scaling up AI, connected workforce systems to boost industrial safetyTata Steel is using over 10,000 CCTV cameras and AI for proactive accident prevention. Connected workforce systems and remote operations ar...
- Extreme heat creates new winners in India’s FMCG basketIndian households faced increased summer expenses, affecting grocery budgets significantly. Chocolate and dairy consumption declined while ...
- Use undiluted 5% white vinegar at 130°F for 1 minute; Colorado State Extension says it can reduce Listeria, E. coli, and Salmonella by over 99.999% on hard surfacesWhite vinegar demonstrates effectiveness in reducing prevalent kitchen pathogens when used under controlled laboratory conditions. When hea...
- India knows where extreme weather is coming. It doesn’t know what it will costIndia’s climate risks are increasingly becoming macroeconomic shocks, affecting food prices, infrastructure, power demand, productivity and...
- Hair-permanent solution stains can appear months later: Georgia Extension recommends a 15-minute warm-water, detergent, and vinegar soak, followed by rubbing alcohol and washingHome perm kits can leave unexpected yellow stains on your clothes, even months after application. These discolorations occur due to sulfur ...
- Science says chilli burns your mouth without actually burning it, here’s what capsaicin does to your nervesThe sensation after biting into a hot chilli can be intense: your mouth may feel as though it is on fire. Your lips can tingle, your tongue...
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