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India-US ties are at historic high point: Sergio Gor- In 2020, Southwest University researchers treated rice husks with acid and burned them into ash; replacing 10% of cement with the ash increased compressive strength by 16.22% after 56 days
- In 2022, researchers studied sugarcane bagasse ash as a partial cement substitute; lower replacement levels showed better mechanical performance in concrete
- In a 2025 study, researchers fired clay bricks with 10% eggshell powder; thermal conductivity was 50% lower than in untreated bricksInnovators are integrating eggshell waste into fired clay bricks, effectively reducing heat transfer in building structures. By using a 10%...03 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- Critical minerals race: India looks to UK, EU for supply chainsIndia is discussing partnerships with the UK and EU for critical mineral processing. The nation collaborates with the US on resilient suppl...03 Sep, 2026, 01.30 AM IST
- Goyal calls for resilient supply chains, while Gor stresses fair and reciprocal India-US tradeIn a strategic move, India is ramping up its partnerships on critical minerals with countries including the UK and the EU. Trade agreements...02 Sep, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
- India in talks with multiple countries to develop critical minerals for domestic needs: Piyush GoyalIndia is actively seeking partnerships with nations like the US for critical mineral development. The country is also engaged in dialogues ...02 Sep, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
- In 1867, a Swedish chemist, engineer and industrialist invented a stable paste made by mixing highly unstable liquid nitroglycerin with porous silica sand called kieselguhr changing the world foreverIn 1867, a Swedish chemist, engineer and industrialist invented a stable paste by mixing nitroglycerin with porous silica sand called kiese...02 Sep, 2026, 01.29 AM IST
- Miami researchers tested concrete that replaced sand with leaded CRT glass; a biopolymer helped limit lead leaching before durability damage raised concernsResearchers explored using toxic CRT glass in concrete mixtures. This hazardous waste contains significant amounts of lead, posing environm...30 Aug, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- Notre Dame engineers tested a clear window coating that filters solar heat; model interiors stayed up to 7.2°C cooler without electricityInnovators have developed a cutting-edge transparent coating that effectively blocks solar heat while still allowing natural light to perme...30 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- In an Australian study, waste glass replaced up to 60% of river sand in concrete; the recycled mix gained strength and resisted chloride penetrationEngineers in Australia have found that substituting sand with waste glass in concrete mixes can be beneficial. By using up to sixty percent...28 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- In 2019, KAUST researcher modeled 1 insect cuticle to create gas-entrapping pores. 7 years later, clean water facilities deploy 2 distinct hydrophobic membranes to desalinate seawater cheaply without chemical wasteKAUST researchers found an unexpected answer in nature. They studied springtails and seaskaters that trap air around their bodies underwate...26 Aug, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- In 1972, Apollo 17 astronaut Jack Schmitt suddenly shouted, “There is orange soil!”: It contained tiny glass beads from ancient lunar fire fountainsDuring the Apollo 17 mission, astronauts stumbled upon intriguing orange soil at Shorty Crater, revealing a treasure trove of microscopic g...22 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- Two or three more chip plants to go live by year-end: IT secretary S KrishnanOn the government’s recently announced second phase of its semiconductor programme, with a $13-billion support, IT secretary S Krishnan sai...19 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Ancient microbes in our backyardA groundbreaking find near Jamshedpur, India, reveals microscopic fossils that may date back 3.5 billion years, showcasing early life forms...18 Aug, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
- Why wildland firefighters carry aluminum-foil shelters: The outer layer reflects about 95% of the radiant heat reaching themWildland firefighters rely on foil fire shelters, which serve as a crucial last line of defense when battling flames. These shelters are de...18 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- India seeks WTO consultations with US over duty on quartz surface productsIndia has requested World Trade Organisation consultations with the United States. This action concerns tariffs imposed on quartz surface p...18 Aug, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
- US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with ChinaBy pressing countries to choose sides the US hopes to starve China of resources in a race to make the most sophisticated AI, which could be...16 Aug, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
- US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with ChinaThe US is preparing to ask countries to choose between its Pax Silica AI framework and China’s competing initiative, Reuters reported. Wash...15 Aug, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
- Nearly 600 California workers have developed an incurable lung disease while making ‘quartz’ countertops since 2019; 65 needed lung transplants and 31 diedCalifornia has seen nearly 600 engineered-stone workers diagnosed with silicosis since 2019. Many workers experienced severe lung disease, ...14 Aug, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
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