Piyush Goyal urges innovators to build social solutionsPiyush Goyal encouraged innovators to create affordable, sustainable social impact solutions. He highlighted lake cleaning initiatives in h...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
In 2023, Virginia Tech researchers turned plastic bags and food containers into soap-making surfactants; the products could be worth about $3,550 a ton in a lab-scale processScientists at Virginia Tech have pioneered an innovative method to convert plastic waste into valuable soap compounds. By breaking down eve...
06 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
In 2010, Caltech used fish-school patterns to arrange 6 wind turbines. One year later, tests showed the design could deliver 10 times more power per unit of landIn 2010, Caltech researchers arranged six wind turbines using patterns inspired by fish schools. The design aimed to reduce turbulence and ...
04 Sep, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Prineville built a 120-acre wetland instead of a new wastewater plant; the Oregon system cost $7.7 million and saved the city $54 million versus conventional treatmentPrineville, Oregon, built a wetland wastewater system after population growth strained its capacity. This innovative approach cost $7.7 mil...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
In 2023, Rice researchers flashed mixed waste plastic for about 4 seconds at 3,100 K; the process recovered up to 68% of its hydrogen at purities reaching 94% and produced grapheneA group of researchers has pioneered a groundbreaking technique that transforms landfill plastic into hydrogen gas, a valuable energy sourc...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
India’s EV push could slash annual oil and battery import bill by $125 billion by 2050: StudyIndia has the potential to save as much as USD 125 billion every year by 2050 through a swift transition to electric vehicles. The savings ...
03 Sep, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on ThursdayIndian equities plunged nearly 1% before recovering, as escalating US-Iran tensions, soaring crude prices and global bond stress battered s...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
India is world’s best location to set up data centres, $200 billion opportunity: Piyush GoyalIndia is identified as the world's premier location for establishing data centers. This sector presents a significant economic opportunity,...
02 Sep, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
In 1960, Marlon Brando discovered Tetiaroa while filming 'Mutiny on the Bounty'. 66 years later, his 35-villa refuge now combines luxury with conservation and clean energyMore than 66 years after Marlon Brando first discovered Tetiaroa, the island's most enduring legacy may be the idea that paradise is someth...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
Nomura initiates coverage on Clean Max Enviro with Buy call. Check upside potential, key reasonsNomura initiated coverage on Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions with a Buy rating and a Rs 1,510 target, implying 21% upside, citing strong ...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
OIL Green Energy signs MoUs with Haryana for 5,000 TPD waste-to-clean-energy projectsOil India Limited's subsidiary signed MoUs with four Haryana municipalities. These agreements aim to develop integrated Compressed Biogas a...
30 Aug, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Indian Railways is planting an aromatic-rooted grass in Lonavala ghats to prevent landslides and avert a Nepal-like flash flood situationIndian Railways is testing vetiver, an aromatic-rooted grass native to India, as a low-cost nature-based solution to stabilise vulnerable s...
30 Aug, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
In 2020, researchers tested a self-moistening hydrogel mat under solar panels; it cooled them by at least 10°C and boosted output by up to 19%New research introduces a cooling gel for solar panels. This gel absorbs moisture at night and releases it as vapor during the day. The coo...
29 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Currency hedging to add 6-8% to green project financing costs: CII-IIMA reportCurrency hedging could increase India’s green project financing costs by 6–8% annually, potentially deterring global institutional investor...
29 Aug, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
In 2019, UT Austin and Lockheed Martin developed a hydrogel system producing 12 times more water than commercial solar stills. 7 years later, its 3.6 L/h/m² rate remains a striking benchmark in solar purificationSeven years after the original 2019 report, the reported 3.6 liters per hour per square meter remains an interesting benchmark for understa...
29 Aug, 2026, 04.31 AM 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
Put 1 tablespoon of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water: University of Georgia Extension says scrub refrigerator door seals, then test them with a $1 billRefrigerator door gaskets often gather dirt, which can impede appliance efficiency. According to recommendations from the University of Geo...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST