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A reflective roof coating reduced peak roof temperature by 14.1°C and indoor temperature by 2.4°C; later research found evaporative cooling could add further benefits- In 2023, scientists built a rooftop tile that opens its cooling vents when hot and closes them when cold, using no electricity and cutting cooling costs 3.1-fold
- Scientists scanned this man's brain and found something extraordinary. These tiny habits made him regarded as 'world's happiest man'
- 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
- No bricks, glass or steel: Bengaluru man transforms 10 acres of dry land into an eco-friendly forest retreat. About 20 km from Kanha National Park, this award-winning stay is built from mud walls, terracotta tiles and bambooBengaluru travel enthusiast Ankit Rastogi transformed 10 acres of barren land into a thriving forest. This eco-estate, Surwahi Social Ecoes...24 Jul, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
- In France's historic heat wave, Paris' dreamy rooftops become a heat-trapping nightmareParisian attic dwellers face perilous conditions as a historic heatwave bakes the city. These top-floor apartments, often occupied by stude...25 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
- Megacity heatwaves are now a fatal nightmareCities are becoming dangerous places at night due to rising temperatures. Lack of cool nights strains the body, increasing risks of serious...03 Jun, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
- No AC, no cooler, yet one man from Rajasthan found a natural way to keep 4000+ homes heat-free: ‘It all started with an empty rooftop…’Scorching summer heat is a major concern for urban households, leading to overheated interiors and high electricity bills. In Jaipur, Prate...29 Apr, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
- No AC required: India’s 3000-year-old cooling technique can reduce heat up to 50% in your home naturally, says studyAncient Indian communities utilized terracotta's porous nature for cooling, a practice dating back over 3,000 years to the Indus Valley Civ...23 Apr, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
- Simple Home Habits Older Homes Used to Stay Fresher for LongerOlder homes offered healthy living through smart design and daily routines. Practices like natural ventilation and decluttering kept air fr...01 Apr, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- Apple Ginza, first Apple store outside US, reopens in Tokyo with modern, sustainable redesign after 22 yearsApple Ginza, the first international store, is set to reopen on September 26. The redesigned four-story space blends modern architecture wi...24 Sep, 2025, 10.46 AM IST
- Chaos at Delhi Airport: Terminal 1 roof collapse leaves cars buried, 1 dead and flights suspendedIndiGo has canceled all flights to/from Terminal 1 due to the partial closure of Delhi Airport caused by heavy rains. Delhi and NCR (Nation...28 Jun, 2024, 01.44 PM IST
- Geysers Buying Guide - How to choose the right Geyser for your homeGeysers or water heaters are essential in both the kitchen and bathroom as winter sets in. Every family has distinct demands, therefore it ...07 Jan, 2024, 11.38 PM IST
- Gas prices hiked 40%; CNG, PNG to cost moreThe rate paid for gas produced from old fields, which make up for about two-thirds of all gas produced in the country, was hiked to USD 8.5...01 Oct, 2022, 09.17 AM IST
- Natural gas price to rise to record level this weekAfter factoring in the spike in energy prices witnessed in recent months, the rate paid for gas produced from old fields such as of state-o...25 Sep, 2022, 11.03 AM IST
- Govt doubles gas price to record levels; CNG rates may go upThe price of gas produced from old regulated fields, such as the nation's largest gas field of Bassein of ONGC, will rise to a record high ...31 Mar, 2022, 06.58 PM IST
- Bonanza for Reliance, ONGC: Gas price to more than double this weekIn a bonanza for gas producers, Reliance Industries is set to get a record price of around USD 10 per MMBtu for the KG gas, while state-own...30 Mar, 2022, 02.34 PM IST
- Shift to Net-zero buildings is not only cheap now, but viable too; India slowly finding solutions as wellCheap technology and sufficient skills already exist worldwide to achieve net-zero energy buildings – those that produce enough renewable e...13 Nov, 2020, 11.00 PM IST
- Sonam Wangchuk partners with Hyderabad-based Visaka Industries to build solar battery houseThe battery house by Sonam Wangchuk uses indigenous materials for passive solar heating for buildings.30 Sep, 2019, 05.31 PM IST
- Greenhouse solar can plug the massive need for land to promote renewable energyGreenhouse roof mounted solar projects could be a possible solution because of their multiple benefits to society and the Government.26 Feb, 2016, 10.22 AM IST
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