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Scientists say a stretch of water near your neighborhood could become a winter heater and summer cooler that might one day serve about 18% of Europe’s homesA new energy technology called aquathermal energy can use lake water to heat homes. This system captures thermal energy from water sources....
World's largest air purifier: Inside China's 20-storey tower designed to clean 10 million cubic metres of air a dayA colossal air purification tower in China, standing over 100 meters tall, has shown promising results in tackling smog. Researchers report...
Delhi Water Shortage: Week's wait for a single tanker; Residents say crisis is affecting their jobsDelhi water shortage: Residents in several Patel Nagar neighborhoods are facing a severe water crisis, enduring long queues for water tanke...
India learns to live with hotter summersIndia's summers are becoming unbearable. Extreme heatwaves are forcing families to change their lives. People are struggling to cope as tra...
Uttar Pradesh weather update: Monsoon delay to keep Lucknow, Noida and Amethi sweltering; IMD says no relief for 4-5 daysWeather in UP, Amethi: Uttar Pradesh faces a prolonged wait for monsoon relief as the IMD indicates unfavorable conditions for advancement....
Scorching Rajasthan heat. But a 71-year-old hero has been helping travellers daily for 20 years for freeIn Rajasthan's harsh summer, Thana Ram offers free drinking water to travelers. For 21 years, he has provided this vital service to pedestr...
Why keeping your AC on while away could actually save moneyExperts suggest leaving your air conditioner on at a higher temperature when you step out. This can save electricity and money by preventin...
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...
This jacket can turn air into drinking water, producing nearly 1 liter a dayA revolutionary jacket from the University of Texas at Austin can now generate drinking water from the air. This innovative wearable uses s...
How to keep indoor plants healthy in summers: Easy and smart tips to protect plants from heat damageJune's heat and humidity demand careful indoor plant care. Adjust watering by checking soil moisture, manage sunlight with indirect light, ...
Can pouring a bucket of water on AC compressor cut your electricity bills?As heatwaves grip Indian cities, a simple hack of pouring water on AC outdoor units can offer temporary efficiency boosts. This method cool...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Cost benefit in the long run: India needs right energy, at the right place and at the right timeCritics question the market viability of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) due to high costs compared to renewable energy. However, a full syst...
No AC, no cooler: How a house in Delhi stays 10 degrees cooler even during peak summerA Delhi home remains significantly cooler without air conditioning. The owner's father designed the house with a central courtyard and cros...