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SLEEP TIPS FOR SUMMER HEAT
Argonne modeled Chicago’s August 2021 heatwave with different roof types; white roofs lowered air temperature by nearly 2°C and cooling energy use by 16.6%- Berkeley Lab built a roof coating of vanadium dioxide that flips at 67°C; across 15 US climate zones, it outperformed existing coatings in 12 and cut household electricity by 10%
- This 12-year-old schoolgirl designed a solar-powered heated blanket for homeless people after seeing them struggle through winter
- Struggling to sleep in the summer heat? A top wellness expert shares simple home tips for a cooler bedroomTransform your warm bedroom into a blissful retreat with clever strategies. By strategically blocking sunlight when it’s blazing outside, y...25 Aug, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
- Illinois researchers tested a passive cooling film in Houston; treated metal roofs measured more than 40°F cooler in direct sunlightAs American summers heat up, public health risks escalate, prompting researchers to create an innovative coating that cools metal roofs by ...25 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- Phoenix installed nine temporary shades across parks to fight extreme heat; surfaces became 46°F cooler, while adding a solar-run mister lowered air temperature by another 10°FPhoenix tested nine temporary, artist-designed shade structures across its parks in 2025 as part of an experiment to tackle extreme heat. T...25 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- In 2024, Phoenix started its very first 24/7 cooling and heat respite center to provide life-saving refuge from extreme desert temperaturesIn 2024, Phoenix started its very first 24/7 cooling and heat respite center to provide life-saving refuge from extreme desert temperatures...25 Aug, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
- Philadelphia painted black pavement with a light-coloured coating to fight extreme heat. A year later, researchers found one clear differenceTo tackle urban heat island effects, Philadelphia is trialing cool pavement solutions. In Hunting Park, a reflective light-colored coating ...24 Aug, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
- From Tokyo to London, heatwaves send men to work in shortsThe sweltering summer temperatures are prompting men to ditch long pants for shorts in the office, with retailers noting a rise in sales of...24 Aug, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
- Farah Khan's Kadhi Pakora recipe: 3 secret hacks for fluffy pakoras and delicious Punjabi kadhiFarah Khan is known for her cooking skills and has shared her Punjabi Kadhi Pakora recipe in one of her vlogs. Her three useful hacks inclu...24 Aug, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
- Travelling to Europe in summer? Indian traveller says ‘better travel India’ after 10-day tripAn X user has urged travellers to consider India over Europe for summer holidays after a 10-day family trip in July and August left him str...23 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- The sunhat is everywhere in Athens as crowds grow larger at ancient sitesAthens sees a surge in hat sales due to record tourism numbers. Tourists seek protection from the relentless midday heat outside the Acropo...23 Aug, 2026, 11.03 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
- Penelope Cruz's garden has a drought-proof secret: 7 smart Mediterranean-style ideas to keep plants lush in extreme heatMediterranean landscaping is a stylish way to garden in hot climates and for inspiration we have actress Penelope Cruz. It uses plants that...22 Aug, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
- Neurologists warn people with one habit are three times more likely to have a stroke. Hint: It’s not smoking or alcohol addictionSome dietary and lifestyle habits have a high correlation to strokes – such as a poor diet filled with processed foods and heavily fried di...22 Aug, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
- Long before air conditioners, Americans used ‘white gold’ and other clever methods to keep themselves coolIn a time before air conditioning, Americans became innovative in their quest to stay cool. Architectural elements like high ceilings and s...21 Aug, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
- 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
- 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
- US heat wave could feel like 115°F as millions brace for dangerous daysA dangerous heat wave is affecting millions across the United States. Oppressive conditions are expected to continue into next week, with h...14 Aug, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
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