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In 2023, Australia's Sydney put 120,000 glass jars and 200 tonnes of old asphalt on Clarence Street. 1 year later, its program recycled 670,000 glass jars into asphalt across the city- In 1990, New York City began recycling waste glass into street pavement. 5 years later, the city had reused 250,000 tons of glass in resurfacing projects across the city
- Los Angeles recycled old street asphalt with microwaves instead of buying virgin paving material; over 800,000 tons were avoided over 5 years, saving approximately $8 million
- In 2024, Michigan Tech mixed 6% treated waste glass into asphalt; dynamic stability rose 42.3%, and anti-skid performance improved 38.6% over standard mixesResearchers at Michigan Technological University have discovered an innovative way to utilize waste glass in paving roads. Their findings r...08 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- The road less paved: India’s cities have a governance problemAs key contributors to national economic growth, Indian cities face challenges in governance due to unfulfilled promises of devolving power...02 Sep, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- 32,600 used tires did not go to a landfill. Instead, Michigan turned them into a 1.15-mile road in Clare County that can also reduce traffic noise. The next target is Detroit roadsMichigan is turning discarded tires into road-building material, with 32,600 passenger tire equivalents reused on a 1.15-mile stretch of Ha...31 Aug, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
- Till 1930, it was a thriving town near Las Vegas. Then it got drowned. Decades later, its streets and homes keep reappearingThe historic town of St. Thomas in Las Vegas submerged beneath a dam for decades, has resurfaced due to ongoing drought conditions. Once a ...27 Aug, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
- Your luckiest day in September 2026, based on your zodiac signSeptember 2026 offers unique lucky days for each zodiac sign. Astrological shifts influence relationships, career, and personal growth thro...26 Aug, 2026, 01.23 AM IST
- Karnataka: Kumaraswamy alleges DK-linked benami bid to take over NICE, vows to release documentsUnion Minister HD Kumaraswamy accused Chief Minister DK Shivakumar of a benami takeover attempt. He alleged the Chief Minister is acquiring...24 Aug, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
- A road in Surrey could soon send its summer heat 100 metres beneath the surface, store it underground and bring it back during winter, turning geothermal energy into a defense against potholesWhat if roads could store summer heat and use it to prevent winter damage? A University of Surrey trial is exploring exactly that. Its geot...17 Aug, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
- A ghost town disappeared beneath 60 feet of water after Hoover Dam was built; Lake Mead’s decline is bringing it back to lifeA submerged ghost town named St. Thomas is reappearing as Lake Mead's water levels drop. This former Mormon settlement was flooded after th...10 Aug, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
- NDMC to take over maintenance of Centra Vista roads after nearly two decadesAn order issued by the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry on August 7 said the NDMC would be responsible for the upkeep, resurfacing,...08 Aug, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
- Will Daylight Saving Time become permanent in the US? Trump's latest legislation push explainedPresident Donald Trump is urging Republican senators to make daylight saving time permanent. He believes this issue unites Republicans, Dem...05 Aug, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
- In 1910, Beavers nearly disappeared from the US. Today they are reshaping rivers againNorth America's beaver population faced near extinction due to the fur trade. Fashion changes and conservation efforts allowed their number...30 Jul, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
- In the 1600s, a Native American clay pot was buried at a Spanish mission in Florida. Around 400 years later, archaeologists were stunned to find it intactArchaeologists in Florida have uncovered a rare, fully intact 400-year-old clay pot believed to have been crafted by the Potano Indigenous ...27 Jul, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
- Bengaluru boy with Bollywood dreams, ran away to Mumbai at 11. His debut film was Oscar nominated. Today, he barely earns Rs 150, a day: ‘My life just returned…’Shafiq Syed, a child actor nominated for an Oscar, now drives an auto-rickshaw. He was discovered at age eleven and starred in the acclaime...11 Jul, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
- E10 vs E20 Petrol Explained: Is India's ethanol-blended fuel safe for your vehicle?E10 vs E20 petrol difference explained: As India embraces E20 petrol, many car owners are apprehensive about the potential impact on their ...09 Jul, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
- WATCH: Two male Bison battle head-to-head in dramatic showdown at Yellowstone National Park as viral clip resurfacesA thrilling video of two male bison clashing at Yellowstone National Park has gone viral, showcasing their raw power during the mating seas...06 Jul, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
- Dubai traffic alert: Major diversions from June 28, check full list of affected routesDubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will implement temporary traffic diversions starting June 28, 2025, lasting for two months, to ...27 Jun, 2025, 07.45 PM IST
- Rs 1 crore penalty on firm for delay in expressway resurfacingThe deadline for the project was then rescheduled to 2021 but the firm cited reasons like COVID-19 outbreak for the delay in resurfacing, a...25 Oct, 2022, 06.31 PM IST
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