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In Hong Kong, engineers turned waste glass into concrete blocks; 15 years later, field checks found no cracking from the reaction that can damage glass concreteFor over 15 years, engineers in Hong Kong have pioneered the use of recycled glass in concrete pavers, meticulously studying their performa...31 Oct, 2026, 05.30 PM IST- In 1882, a pipeline helped silver boomtown Candelaria, Nevada, grow to about 1,000 people; after the 1893 financial panic, it declined, and its post office closed in 1939Candelaria emerged as a bustling boomtown in 19th-century Nevada, only to face dire water shortages. Although a dependable water pipeline w...30 Oct, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- Scientists caught a tiny piece of space dust outside the ISS. What they found was unusualA tiny particle caught outside the International Space Station and brought back to Earth in 2005 turned out to have an unusual minerals mix...29 Oct, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
- As the US and China form AI blocs, countries are increasingly torn between themCountries like Kazakhstan are trying to balance between U.S. and China AI initiatives for technological gains. Indonesia has expressed inte...25 Oct, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
- Tata Chemicals gets relief in ₹908 crore arbitration case, directed to pay ₹1 crore plus interestIn a significant ruling, a Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration tribunal has turned down a ₹908-crore claim aimed at Tata Chemicals....16 Oct, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
- In 1921, America introduced cogongrass as a forage crop; later used for soil control, the invasive grass now covers more than 1 million acres in FloridaCogongrass was brought to the United States in the early 20th century with the noble goal of supporting agriculture and curbing erosion. Ho...13 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 34% in 1 year, according to analystsGiven the current global and domestic situation, the chances are that the volatility quotient in the market will remain high. So, the best ...12 Oct, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
- No cement, 450 homes, Rs 7 lakh each: How Gujarat couple turned factory waste into bricks, cutting construction time to just 30 daysIn a groundbreaking innovation, Gujarat couple Vedant and Aditi Gandi have pioneered a pioneering technique to fabricate bricks utilizing i...05 Oct, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
- Mars had a secret water history: NASA rover finds ancient groundwater and hot fluids that reshaped the planet after its ancient lake vanishedNASA's Perseverance rover discovered that Jezero Crater's Margin Unit was influenced by various water processes. The findings reveal altera...01 Oct, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
- India's rice industry looks beyond grain for next billion-dollar opportunityIndia’s rice industry is looking beyond raw grain exports to higher-value products such as noodles, bran oil, protein, specialised ingredie...30 Sep, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
- Foreign Secy Vikram Misri meets US Congressional delegation, discusses Russia Sanctions Bill and strategic tiesForeign Secretary Vikram Misri recently met a bipartisan US Congressional delegation led by Representative Brian Mast. Discussions included...27 Sep, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
- Death by breath: How mining dust in Aravallis is killing residentsUnregulated Aravalli mining in Rajasthan has triggered a fatal silicosis crisis, claiming dozens of lives in villages like Syalodra. Affect...20 Sep, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
- A global AI safety strategy depends on US-China cooperation. They each see the other as the problemBut both countries are vying for a decisive advantage on AI, with Trump warning that any efforts to regulate the technology would help Chin...18 Sep, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
- India ready to become world's preferred destination for semiconductors: PM at Semicon India 2026India is taking every step needed to become a preferred destination for the semiconductor industry at a time when the world is looking for ...17 Sep, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
- Xcel recycled 603 Minnesota wind-turbine blades weighing 4,188 tons into cement-kiln fuel; its repowered wind farms were expected to save customers $160 millionOld wind turbine blades are undergoing recycling by being shredded and repurposed as alternative fuel. This innovative process is now repla...16 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Missouri chapter of a French waste management company turned old wind turbine blades into greener cement, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 27%On December 8, GE Renewable Energy initiated a partnership with French waste management firm Veolia to recycle old blades from onshore wind...15 Sep, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
- Monolithisch India bags quartzite stone block in Bihar for Rs 157 croreMonolithisch India has made a landmark purchase of a quartzite stone block for Rs 157 crore, marking a pivotal move towards enhancing its r...12 Sep, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
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