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In 2019, Buffalo scientists coated aluminum film with a cooling polymer; a small prototype cooled an enclosed box by 11°F by day and 20°F at night- In 2023, researchers modeled fluid-filled microchannel windows; computer simulations estimated the liquid system could cut building energy use by 43 percent
- In 2025, researchers built a box from porous PMMA sheets that reflected 96% of sunlight; 80°F outdoor air measured 65.3°F inside without electricity
- In a 2025 study, Penn State researchers tested porous PMMA sheets that reflected 96.4% of sunlight; a test box stayed 14.7°F cooler than the outdoor airInnovative researchers have crafted a groundbreaking porous plastic sheet that cools without any electrical input. By reflecting sunlight a...29 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- Manufacture in India, build for the world: Sitharaman urges global investorsIn a strategic appeal, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman encouraged global investors to set up manufacturing and innovation centers in In...29 Aug, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
- Ola Electric gets Rs 95.8 crore PLI incentive, third consecutive yearOla Electric has secured a Rs 95.81 crore incentive under the government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for automobiles and aut...28 Aug, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
- Ola Electric gets Rs 95.81 crore PLI incentive for second straight yearOla Electric secured Rs 95.81 crore under the PLI-Auto Scheme for FY 2026-27. This incentive follows a previous sanction of Rs 366.78 crore...28 Aug, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
- From food waste to water: A new research shows how new biomass hydrogels could help turning discarded food and agricultural waste into a source of atmospheric water for irrigation and sustainable farmingResearchers developed new hydrogels from natural materials to capture atmospheric moisture. These innovative materials can absorb water vap...28 Aug, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
- Digitisation of processes not reform, simplify governance to boost growth: EAC-PM member SanyalSanjeev Sanyal stressed that true reform simplifies governance, not just digitisation. Operational bottlenecks must be identified and redes...28 Aug, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
- 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...28 Aug, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
- India, Canada set $70 billion trade target, widen economic partnershipIndia and Canada aim to deepen economic ties, expanding beyond goods and services. They plan to scale up bilateral trade to seventy billion...28 Aug, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
- Companies may get a consult for nuclear power entryDepartment of Atomic Energy is proposing a new consulting subsidiary for NPCIL. This unit will guide private companies entering the nation'...27 Aug, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
- 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...26 Aug, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
- Indian companies step up acquisitions for AI, technology and talent: CrisilThe ratings agency said mergers and acquisitions are evolving from an occasional growth option into a core strategic tool for companies see...26 Aug, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
- India targets $55 trillion economy by 2047 through AI, manufacturing, FDI and sunrise sectorsIndia aims for a $55 trillion economy by 2047. This ambitious goal relies on leveraging its young demographic in artificial intelligence. S...26 Aug, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
- ET WLF 2026: AI growth needs governance, financial discipline to stay sustainableIndustry executives highlight AI governance and financial sustainability challenges. Many AI uses currently lack revenue or profit pools, r...25 Aug, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
- Capital, technology and scale: The business blueprint for India’s critical-care futureCPR co-founders Dr Satya Garimella and Krishna Kottapalli discuss the business challenges of scaling critical-care infrastructure, from cap...24 Aug, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
- A Manhattan office building began freezing water at night; the stored ice now helps cool it during peak summer demandIn the heart of Manhattan, Eleven Madison Avenue has adopted an innovative cooling method utilizing an ice battery. This system freezes wat...23 Aug, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
- India calls for joint advocacy for standards in international telecom, ICT bodiesIndia advocates for BRICS nations to build institutional capacity together. Member states should jointly advocate for fair international te...20 Aug, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
- In 2024, scientists built a window that kept a model house about 7°C cooler, without electricity or blocking the viewEngineers in South Korea have developed an innovative smart window that cools spaces sans electricity. This remarkable glass not only refle...19 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
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