Scientists are borrowing a NASA dust-zapping trick to keep solar panels cleaner in dusty places like the American Southwest, India, and the Sahel, and the payoff could be cheaper power with less water and laborSolar power is growing, but dust significantly reduces panel efficiency. A startup, Clear Solar, is using technology developed for Mars rov...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Comet crash or ice volcano? Scientists are stumped by a secret world past Pluto, and it may be wearing a secret atmosphere2002 XV93 atmosphere mystery stuns space scientists as a distant Kuiper Belt object reveals unexpected signs of activity. The 470-kilometer...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
SolarSquare raises $53 million in India’s largest residential solar funding roundSolarSquare has secured $53 million in a significant funding round. This investment fuels expansion into new cities and strengthens technol...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
In 1995, astronomers found a planet circling a Sun-like star, and the solar system stopped looking uniqueIn 1995, scientists made a revolutionary find with the discovery of 51 Pegasi b, a massive exoplanet in a tight orbit around its star. This...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Scientists built a battery-free device that turns sunlight into fuelResearchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a battery-free artificial photosynthesis system that continuously converts sunl...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
DoT delicenses mid, high frequency bands to boost passenger safety, autonomous car developmentIndia's telecom department has removed licensing for 5.9 GHz and 77-81 GHz spectrum bands. This move will enhance passenger safety in vehic...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
This 'alien' blue planet rains molten glass and a year here is less than a weekend, scientists are stunnedScientists are stunned by HD 189733b, a blue planet 63 light-years away, resembling Earth but far more hostile. Orbiting its star in just t...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 27%, according to analystsWe are in a phase in the US-Israel-Iran war where statements are made, then retracted. And, in a matter of just 48 hours, they are made all...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
B Capital leads SolarSquare’s $50-55 million round at $500 million valuationThe latest round comes about 18 months after SolarSquare raised $40 million in a funding round led by Lightspeed. That round had also seen ...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Iran war puts Bangladesh’s nascent industrial dreams at riskBangladesh's economic growth is threatened by an energy shortage, leaving new industrial facilities idle. The country faces painful impacts...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Not LPG, but sunlight is helping restaurant in Odisha cook and serve piping hot biryani even after sun goes downAn Odisha cafe is revolutionizing biryani preparation with a 100% solar-powered kitchen, even operating after sunset and on cloudy days. De...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Snake dance in space? NASA astronaut captures mesmerising view across Earth from SpaceX spacecraftSnake dance in space: Astronaut Jessica Meir shared a stunning timelapse of the Southern Lights, or aurora australis, captured from a Space...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
India’s hidden battery fleet can keep the lights onIndia's home batteries are vital for keeping the lights on during peak demand. These systems, long a staple due to grid instability, are no...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Five ways Elon Musk's SpaceX upended Wall Street's IPO playbookSpaceX is launching its IPO with a record $75 billion listing, breaking Wall Street traditions. The company is setting a fixed share price,...
08 Jun, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Aurora in Indian Today Time: Here's how, when and where to watch dancing light as solar storm hits Earth tonightAurora India Time: A powerful solar storm is heading towards Earth, bringing a rare chance to see the Northern Lights in northern India. Th...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
EU plans lower taxes on clean energy in drive to cut power billsThe European Union is set to propose new regulations next month. These plans aim to cut taxes on renewable energy and boost electricity sys...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.16 PM IST