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- In 1995, Florida researchers coated a Cocoa Beach school roof white; over the following year, chiller energy use fell 10%, saving 13,000 kWh, while peak demand fell 35%A study conducted in Florida revealed that white roofs can drastically lower cooling costs, marking a significant achievement in the realm ...01 Sep, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
- School holiday tomorrow, September 2? Check latest state-wise updateSchool holiday September 2, 2026: Schools have not been declared closed nationwide due to rain, but students in several states are watching...01 Sep, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
- ‘Road is so bad we get hurt’: 7-year-old girl approaches Mau DM over broken school road, says uniforms get dirtyA determined student approached the district magistrate to voice her concerns about the perilous state of the road leading to her school. S...01 Sep, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
- School holiday tomorrow, September 1, 2026: Check state-wise holiday status amid heavy rainSchool holiday tomorrow, September 1: Students and parents are checking whether schools will remain closed as heavy rainfall continues to a...31 Aug, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
- Tied to a chair, beaten, ears pulled: 3-year-old’s ordeal at Delhi playschool exposed on CCTV; father recalls horror that left son battling for his healthA young boy suffered serious illness after alleged abuse at a Delhi playschool. His family reported the incident after noticing significant...31 Aug, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
- School holiday tomorrow, August 31, 2026: Are schools closed due to rain? Check status in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and other statesAs of now, there are no confirmed nationwide school holidays for August 31, 2026. Heavy monsoon rains are predicted to affect eastern India...30 Aug, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
- In 1996, architects in Harare built a shopping mall modeled on termite mounds; its passive chimney vents kept the interior cool using 90% less energyConstructed in 1996, Harare's Eastgate Center exemplifies innovative design by mimicking the cooling attributes of termite mounds. This vis...30 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- In 2025, researchers built a box from porous PMMA sheets that reflected 96% of sunlight; 80°F outdoor air measured 65.3°F inside without electricityInnovative materials scientists are exploring passive cooling techniques to lessen the demand for air conditioning. They have engineered a ...29 Aug, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
- In 1959, Able and Baker survived a 300-mile Jupiter rocket flight; Able died during surgery four days later, while Baker lived to 27In 1959, two brave monkeys named Able and Baker embarked on a historic space mission. Tragically, Able passed away just four days post-miss...29 Aug, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- In 2025, Czech researchers reported 2024 summer tests of green facades; one Holešovice site recorded 6.4K lower mean radiant temperature than a white wallGreen facades play a significant role in regulating outdoor thermal conditions, although their effectiveness can significantly differ. A co...29 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- 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...29 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- In a 2011 Las Vegas test, a 15.24-cm wet roof pond lowered indoor peak operative temperature by about 8.5°C versus the outdoor maximumIn the summer of 2011, a groundbreaking building in Las Vegas experimented with roof pond cooling. Results indicated that wet roof ponds ef...29 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- UPenn researchers copied elephant skin in porous cement tiles; a mockup home stayed near 32°C versus 42°C and 52°C with commercial stucco surfacesResearchers developed innovative cement tiles inspired by elephant skin for passive cooling. These tiles feature engineered cracks that abs...28 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- Gurgaon WFH advisory: Gurugram administration advises work from home on August 25 for schools & offices after heavy rainGurugram administration advised corporate offices, government and private schools and institutions to allow employees and staff to work fro...24 Aug, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
- Facing protests from CJP and impending local polls, Rajasthan government unveils ₹12,500-crore school overhaul planRajasthan's government has unveiled a significant ₹12,500-crore plan for school infrastructure upgrades. This three-year initiative aims to...24 Aug, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
- Delhi government school Class XII students study Chemistry without a regular teacher for 3 years; rely on their own preparation for board examsClass XII science students at a Delhi government school in Khajuri Khas have reportedly studied Chemistry without a regular teacher for up ...24 Aug, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
- A 1960s house in South London is staying 10C cooler than outside without air conditioning during extreme heat. It acts like an insulated flask maintaining a cooler temperature indoors by keeping heat outsideA 1960s ex-council house in south London stayed 10C cooler than outside during a 35C day without air conditioning. Architect Marion Baeli s...22 Aug, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
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