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In a 2023 China tea-field trial, bushes grew beneath tracking solar panels; fresh-leaf yield was 15.3% higher while annual average PAR was 52.9% of the controlA recent Chinese agrivoltaic study revealed that solar panels can boost tea bush production. While these plants receive diminished light, t...- In 2024, a Nature Sustainability study tested radiative cooling film on crops; field trials lowered air temperatures by up to 4.6°C and increased biomass by up to 370%Innovative films designed for dryland crops are making a remarkable impact by minimizing heat and water loss. These films effectively permi...
- Nandan Nilekani panel seeks public suggestions to overhaul exam systemA high-powered task force seeks public suggestions for reforms to India's examination system. The panel is examining ways to strengthen ins...
- In 1948, Idaho officials used World War II parachutes to drop 76 beavers into the wilderness in one of America’s strangest conservation experimentsIdaho officials used World War II parachutes to move beavers. Special crates were designed for aerial drops into remote wilderness areas. T...
- In 1958, the US launched Gordo the squirrel monkey 300 miles above Earth; he endured 8.3 minutes of weightlessness and 40 g during re-entry, but died after his capsule sank at seaIn the historic space flight of 1958, Gordo, a courageous squirrel monkey, faced intense conditions that ultimately validated human surviva...
- In 2022, RMIT tested shredded masks, rubber gloves and isolation gowns in concrete; gloves raised strength by up to 22% and masks by up to 17%RMIT University researchers discovered shredded personal protective equipment strengthens concrete. Rubber gloves increased concrete streng...
- In 2021, RMIT tested shredded face masks with recycled concrete for road bases; 1 kilometer could use 3 million masks and divert 93 tonnes from landfillEngineers from Australia have introduced an innovative strategy for converting used face masks into construction materials for roads. This ...
- In 1961, NASA sent Ham the chimpanzee 157 miles above Earth to test whether a primate could work in space; he completed a 16-minute flight and returned safelyChimpanzee Ham made history in 1961 when he soared into space aboard a Mercury-Redstone rocket. His mission aimed to assess the capabilitie...
- Can singing in the shower actually lift your mood? Here’s what science saysEngaging in the art of shower singing not only allows for an enjoyable vocal experience but also facilitates acoustic resonance that encour...
- Delhi logs 166 fresh H1N1 cases, tally 2,612; health minister reviews hospital preparednessDelhi recorded 166 new H1N1 cases in 24 hours, increasing the total to 2,612. The Health Minister inspected preparedness at Indira Gandhi H...
- "Not good for sport": Sanjay Manjrekar urges ICC, BCCI to address Yashasvi Jaiswal's on-field conductFormer India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India...
- NASA mixed cement aboard the space station; it hardened with strange stripes and highly porous structures that may affect its strengthAstronauts on the International Space Station conducted a unique experiment blending cement in microgravity. This innovative study seeks to...
- Harvard Business School, where MBA can cost over a crore, launches Rs 67,000 programme to teach how to do businessHarvard Business School has introduced an innovative AI-powered bootcamp featuring digital avatars modelled on its faculty to assist partic...
- In 2019, rats drove handmade cars at the University of Richmond, steering left, right, or straight to reach Froot Loops in a complex testResearchers trained rats to drive small cars for rewards. Rats housed in enriched cages learned faster and showed continued interest. Drivi...
- Krishna’s consciousness: Prasidh’s three wickets offer India a bright spot on a day when Sri Lanka made them work hardIndia's bowlers faced challenges on a humid day, taking only six wickets. Sri Lanka's batsmen, Sooriyabandara and Dinusha, applied themselv...
- India mulling random drug test for commercial pilots at least once a yearIndia may require all commercial pilots to undergo random drug tests annually. This proposal follows an Air India captain testing positive ...
- Risk of death prediction: In 2020, researchers in Brazil published study predicting which middle-aged people would less likely to die within decade but viral tests results are changing. Here's why"Sit-to-stand" tests come in several forms. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 30-second chair-stand test is designed fo...
- US refiners face historic stress test as global crisis loomsUS refineries are running near maximum capacity to fill global fuel shortages caused by the Iran war and disruptions in Russia. While this ...
- Motivational Idiom of the Day: ‘Hold your ground’ — Why staying calm under pressure matters; a lesson on resolve and self-beliefUnexpected challenges often create pressure to compromise on important matters. The idiom 'hold your ground' advises standing firm in belie...
- Sebi lowers stress testing limit for commodity derivativesThe Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has announced a significant reduction in the Z-score limit for stress testing in commodit...
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