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ROOM COOLING HACKS FOR SUMMER
Putting an old sock on your mop: How this simple DIY cleaning trick helps pick up hair, dust and lint from floors- Placing aluminium foil on windows: How this simple home trick works, its benefits and the right way to use it to keep rooms cooler in summers
- In 2025, U.S. researchers developed an air-conditioning system that stores cooling in a salt solution; a Miami simulation projected a 93% cut in peak electricity demand
- In 2024, scientists tested a zigzag-shaped wall prototype; it was up to 3.1°C cooler than a conventional radiative-cooling wall in outdoor testsEngineers have created a groundbreaking zigzag wall that cools itself through a unique design. This structure lowers its temperature by dir...19 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- 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 benefitsInnovative roofing technologies are changing the game for building temperature regulation. By utilizing white reflective coatings, sunlight...19 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- In 2024, scientists built a window that kept a model house about 7°C cooler, without electricity or blocking the viewEngineers in South Korea have developed an innovative smart window that cools spaces sans electricity. This remarkable glass not only refle...19 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- 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-foldInnovative engineers have created high-tech roof tiles that adjust themselves to optimize building temperatures automatically. By utilizing...19 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- A cement-based paint that "sweats" water kept a model house more than 4.5°C cooler than conventional white paintInnovative researchers have unveiled a remarkable paint designed to keep buildings cooler by absorbing moisture. This advanced formula not ...18 Aug, 2026, 06.40 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
- Voltas shares in focus after Q1 profit surges 52%. Buy, Sell or Hold?Voltas reported a strong Q1 FY27, with consolidated net profit rising 52% YoY to ₹213 crore and revenue growing 19% to ₹4,673 crore. Howeve...17 Aug, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
- Aluminium foil hack to clean your baking trays: How it works, benefits and why it keeps your fridge fresh16 Aug, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
- Aluminium foil hack to clean oven rack: How it works, key benefits and the right way to use this easy cleaning trickUsing crumpled aluminum foil can transform your oven rack cleaning routine. This economical trick utilizes the foil's texture to tackle tou...15 Aug, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
- Since 2025, University of Manchester researchers modelled 2,300 urban canal sections across Great Britain and Ireland. Now, the study shows canals can lower nearby temperatures by as much as 2.3°C during heatwavesUrban canals cooling: Urban canals provide a notable cooling effect on surrounding areas, particularly during heatwaves. This natural cooli...14 Aug, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
- How to cool down a hot car quickly without overworking the AC: Try this simple trick before you start drivingTo efficiently cool down hot cars, start by opening windows and a door on opposite sides to encourage airflow. Additionally, roll down the ...14 Aug, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
- Making small holes in aluminium foil may look pointless, but these 7 simple household uses could make this kitchen hack surprisingly usefulAluminium Foil Hacks: Creating tiny perforations in aluminum foil yields versatile household uses. This method helps regulate steam during ...12 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
- Wrapping aluminium foil around a broom: Why people are swearing by this unusual cleaning hackWrapping aluminium foil around a broom: A new cleaning hack involves wrapping aluminium foil around a broom. This trick aims to reduce stat...11 Aug, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
- In 2023, U.S. scientists created “cooling glass” that reflects 99% of solar energy and radiates building heat toward spaceA team of engineers at the University of Maryland has unveiled a revolutionary rooftop glass coating that offers remarkable cooling propert...10 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- Austrian researchers 3D-printed porous ceramic cubes for passive cooling; one water-filled prototype cooled nearby air by nearly 7°C without electricityResearchers from Austria have created groundbreaking 3D-printed ceramic cubes designed for passive cooling applications. Utilizing the prin...10 Aug, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
- Feeling hot and sweaty and experiencing painful urine? Nutritionist shares easy and delicious solution to your problems. All the ingredients are readily available in your kitchenSuffering from excessive heat in your body and having issues such as painful urine and UTIs as a woman? A nutritionist has shared the recip...09 Aug, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
- Purdue University created paint so white that a coated surface stayed 8°F below the surrounding air at noonPurdue University researchers developed an ultra-white paint reflecting nearly all sunlight. This innovative paint keeps surfaces cooler th...05 Aug, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
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