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SECOND LIFE FOR WIND BLADES
This 7,000-pound wind turbine blade retired from a Colorado wind farm; Today, it serves as a pedestrian bridge in Georgia- In 2010, Caltech used fish-school patterns to arrange 6 wind turbines. One year later, tests showed the design could deliver 10 times more power per unit of land
- 300 years later, archaeologists uncovered why this 17th-century Polish woman was buried with a padlock on her toe and an iron sickle across her neck
- Aluminium foil scissors hack: How it works, benefits and steps to improve the cutting power of dull scissorsA clever trick using aluminium foil can breathe new life into slightly dull scissors. By cutting through folded foil, you create friction, ...04 Sep, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
- In 1882, an American engineer at the age of 22 invented a device which had a two-bladed propeller placed onto the rotating shaft of a DC electric motor: The story of the first electric fanIn 1882, an American engineer at the age of 22 invented a device which had a two-bladed propeller placed onto the rotating shaft of a DC el...02 Sep, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
- India soon to be 3rd largest wind energy player: Govt officialIndia will soon surpass Germany to become the world's third-largest wind energy producer. The nation is projected to achieve 107 GW capacit...02 Sep, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
- Lawn looking uneven after mowing? Try this lawn mower blade sharpening hack instead of a bench grinder for cleaner cutsA worn-out lawn mower blade can lead to jagged grass and harm the lawn's overall health. Using a tool such as the Orange Ninja to sharpen i...01 Sep, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Robert Downey Jr.: 'The lesson is that you can still make mistakes and...'- Inspiring life lessons on mistakes, forgiveness, growth, and second chances by Iron ManQuote of the Day by Robert Downey Jr.: Robert Downey Jr.'s life story highlights overcoming addiction and legal issues. He achieved signifi...30 Aug, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Khalil Gibran, 'If you reveal your secrets to the wind, you should not blame the wind for revealing them to the trees' teaches powerful timeless wisdom about secrets, trust and consequences of sharing, shows psychology of maturity, mindset, healthy habitsQuote of the day by Khalil Gibran remains memorable because it turns a complicated lesson about communication into a vivid natural metaphor...28 Aug, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
- A 73-year-old Oklahoma farmer battled years of drought before leasing land for five wind turbines. The wise decision transformed his farm incomeFacing the challenges of a drought-stricken Oklahoma, Bob Kerr found his wheat and cattle farming income dwindling. However, the five wind ...27 Aug, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
- Wind turbines in US can last around 30 years; what happens to their enormous blades after they stop turning may surprise youWind turbines typically have a lifespan of around thirty years, and at the end of this period, much of their structure can be efficiently r...26 Aug, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
- A Tennessee company is recycling wind turbine blades and recovering glass fibre reported to be 99.9% pure for reuse in manufacturingA Knoxville company, Carbon Rivers, is recycling old wind turbine blades. Their process uses heat to separate glass fibre from resin materi...25 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- In 2023, Kitepower flew a 176-pound fabric wing over a Mayo bog for the first time. 3 years later, it has logged more than 90 flights and over 100 hours generating airborne wind-energy dataKitepower is testing an unconventional approach to renewable energy at a designated airborne wind-energy site in County Mayo, Ireland. Inst...25 Aug, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
- Suzlon plans 1,325 MW wind projects in Andhra PradeshSuzlon Group is set to launch an impressive 1,325 MW of wind energy projects in Andhra Pradesh, backed by a ₹10,000 crore investment. This ...25 Aug, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
- In 2009, German startup SkyWind first showed its rooftop micro turbine design. 17 years later, the machine has secured certification, with Utah testing verifying roughly 615 kWh of electricity per yearSkyWind's rooftop wind turbine has secured full certification after two years of testing. This compact machine produces about 1,000 watts o...24 Aug, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
- Suzlon Group plans to invest Rs 10,000 crore in Andhra PradeshSuzlon Group plans a significant Rs 10,000 crore investment in Andhra Pradesh. This expansion includes developing 1,325 MW of new wind proj...24 Aug, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
- USA faces millions of tons of retired wind turbine blades; engineers from Houston found an unexpected second use for them.At the University of Houston, engineers are ingeniously repurposing retired wind turbine blades to construct highway overhead sign structur...24 Aug, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
- Texas used towering wind turbines as accidental frost fans based on a 2019 NASA observation; the result warmed ground temperatures 4–7°F on winter nightsWind turbines can mix warmer air downward during winter nights. This effect is similar to frost fans used in orchards. Satellite observatio...23 Aug, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- Earlier this year, 1,124 wind-turbine blades were sitting in a Wyoming landfill. Now, a Missouri cement plant has given 7,000 more a second life, offering a different ending for retired renewable-energy equipmentWyoming buried 1,124 wind turbine blades. Now, a Missouri cement plant is giving more than 7,000 retired blades a second life. The contrast...21 Aug, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
- Wyoming buried 1,124 wind turbine blades in a landfill, but a Missouri plant found a way to reuse 7,000 more old blades by turning them into cement feedstock and kiln fuelWyoming buried 1,124 wind turbine blades in a Casper landfill after cutting each into three pieces, but a Missouri plant near St Louis has ...18 Aug, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
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