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UAE has turned desert sand into construction bricks using a new eco-friendly method developed by scientists that doesn't need additional heat to harden and could reduce cement importsResearchers in the UAE have developed construction bricks using abundant desert sand and alkali-activated binders instead of conventional P...- Bitcoin consolidates near $80,000 after hitting $81,280 as buying momentum stays strongBitcoin consolidated near $80,000 on Friday after touching $81,280 as buying momentum remained strong. Analysts said sustained ETF inflows,...
- In a 2025 study, researchers fired clay bricks with 10% eggshell powder; thermal conductivity was 50% lower than in untreated bricksInnovators are integrating eggshell waste into fired clay bricks, effectively reducing heat transfer in building structures. By using a 10%...
- In an Australian study, waste glass replaced up to 60% of river sand in concrete; the recycled mix gained strength and resisted chloride penetrationEngineers in Australia have found that substituting sand with waste glass in concrete mixes can be beneficial. By using up to sixty percent...
- 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 ...
- Brazil, South Africa, India Key global south partners: Mauro VieiraBrazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira has described Brazil, South Africa and India as major democratic partners of the Global South, stre...
- Australia data centre firm NextDC reports rising water, energy use with profit beatThe company's water usage effectiveness (WUE) ratio climbed to 2.40 litres per kilowatt-hour in the year to June, from 2.25 the prior year,...
- In 2020, a Brazilian mother and daughter started collecting discarded bottles; years later, 8,000 glass bottles became the walls of their seven-bedroom home that glows at sunriseA Brazilian mother and daughter collected over 8,000 discarded bottles from beaches in 2020. These bottles were then incorporated into the ...
- Bitcoin’s ‘Uptober’ test: Will August’s rebound turn into a lasting rally?Bitcoin's sharp rebound from its July low has revived hopes of an ‘Uptober’ rally, but analysts say sustained ETF inflows, institutional de...
- Cement prices likely to stay range-bound through September as post-monsoon demand recovery key: ReportCement prices are expected to stay stable through September as demand remains weak. Companies are focusing on maintaining current price lev...
- Stock Radar: Narayana Hrudayalaya stock showing signs of bottoming out; time to buy?Narayana Hrudayalaya stock has recovered after testing crucial support levels recently. The stock is now trading above several moving avera...
- India, Seychelles agree to deepen cooperation in fisheries and blue economyIndia and Seychelles agreed to deepen cooperation in fisheries and the blue economy. They will focus on sustainable marine resource managem...
- Navy to induct second diving support vessel 'Nipun'The Indian Navy will commission its second Diving Support Vessel, Nipun, on August 31, 2026. This specialized vessel will enhance the Navy'...
- Market wrap: Adani Enterprise, InterGlobe, HDFC Life, HCL Tech, top gainers and losers on Nifty and Sensex on TuesdayIndian equity benchmarks ended higher on Tuesday, with the Nifty rising 0.48% and Sensex gaining 0.37%, led by Adani Enterprises, Max Healt...
- Indian Navy to induct Nipun on August 31: Meet the indigenously built vessel for deep-sea diving and submarine rescueThe Indian Navy is set to welcome its second Diving Support Vessel, Nipun, on August 31. This vessel, developed domestically, significantly...
- Indian steel industry poised for volume-led recovery in H2FY27: ReportIndia's steel industry is likely to see a volume-led recovery in the second half of FY27, supported by lower input costs, easing maintenanc...
- Jaish-e-Mohammed’s Bahawalpur terror base restored after damage in Operation Sindoor: ReportJaish-e-Mohammed's headquarters in Bahawalpur is back in action after extensive renovations at the Markaz Subhanallah complex over the past...
- Stock Radar: PB Fintech stock breaks out from inverse head & shoulder pattern in August; what should traders do?PB Fintech stock has broken out from a technical pattern. Experts suggest this breakout could lead to higher stock prices. Traders can cons...
- Months ahead of state assembly elections, Goa witnessing ‘enough is enough’ campaign against land mafiaMembers of the state's civil society have started an 'Enough is Enough' campaign, which is being spearheaded by a former judge of the Bomba...
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