Hawk Fire near Reno forces 42,000 to evacuate as wildfire rapidly spreads in US' NevadaA fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced about 42,000 people to evacuate, while another 45,000 have been urged to ...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.37 AM IST
Hawk Fire latest update: Evacuations, emergency declared as fast-moving Nevada brush fire grows to more than 10,500 acres near RenoThe Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, has grown to 10,523 acres as strong winds fuel the fast-moving brush fire, prompting evacuations and a sta...
23 Aug, 2026, 07.19 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
In 1971, Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell threw a metal pole like a javelin on the moon: it still lies near one of Shepard's golf ballsDuring the Apollo 14 mission, astronauts Edgar Mitchell and Alan Shepard showcased their playful spirit while traversing the lunar surface....
22 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
In 2004, NASA’s Genesis sample capsule crashed in Utah at up to 193 miles per hour; scientists later recovered valuable solar-wind samplesNASA's Genesis mission faced a dramatic mishap in Utah when its capsule crashed after gathering precious solar wind samples. The failure of...
22 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
In US, rare earths extracted from coal mine wastewaterWest Virginia University researchers are extracting valuable rare earth elements from acidic mine drainage. This process cleans up environm...
22 Aug, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
In June 2026, Spain revealed a rare-earth deposit capable of meeting 33% of Europe’s needs. Now, the find could challenge China’s grip on critical minerals and strengthen continent’s push for mineral independenceA rare-earth deposit identified in Campo de Montiel, central Spain, could become an important source of materials for Europe’s electric veh...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.40 PM 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
Earlier this year, RMIT engineers tested kestrel-inspired robots against turbulent winds in 2 studies. Today, their findings show that pairing wing and tail movements can boost lift and reduce instability in small aircraftInspired by the remarkable aerial skills of Australian falcons, scientists are developing innovative robotic designs for aircraft. These bi...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
14-year-old Texas student Samvith Mahadevan builds ‘chemical nose’ to spot hidden food allergensFourteen-year-old Texas student Samvith Mahadevan has developed a portable “chemical nose” that uses sensors and machine learning to detect...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.36 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 fuel
Wyoming 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
Hurricane Lala ravages Hawaii: 130,000 without power, homes swept away as floods riseNearly 130,000 utility customers lost electricity after Hurricane Lala weakened. Flooded roads and damaged homes created dangerous travel c...
17 Aug, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsLooking at what happens in the short term is important, as it does have an impact on stock prices. But also always keep an eye on the macro...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
In 2023, Wyoming proposed a 972-megawatt renewable-energy battery beneath its mountains, with water pumped to a reservoir 1,000 feet higher. 3 years later, the project reached final federal environmental review, bringing the giant water battery closerWyoming is proposing a 972-megawatt pumped-storage energy project at Seminoe Reservoir that would use water as a giant rechargeable battery...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
In 2008, Danish scientists followed strange white trails behind offshore wind turbines to understand what caused them. 18 years later, the research showed that blade-driven air mixing can contribute to shallow fog formation in winterOffshore wind turbines can stir air layers, influencing fog formation and clearing. Specific winter conditions at Danish wind farms showed ...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Atlanta used a retired 49-foot wind-turbine blade as a footbridge to solve a creek-access problem; the result transformed the park by opening nearly 2 acres of previously unreachable green space to visitorsAtlanta wind turbine blade bridge: A retired wind-turbine blade now serves as a footbridge in Atlanta's Beaverbrook Park. This innovative s...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
Anawil Wire & Engineering shares to list today; GMP points to 21% premium ahead of debutAnawil Wire & Engineering is set to list on the NSE SME platform today, August 10, with a 21% grey market premium (GMP) signalling a strong...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.43 AM IST