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Phoenix swapped black asphalt for a reflective road coating; noon surface heat fell 12°F, but pedestrians faced higher radiant heat- In 2025, Czech researchers reported 2024 summer tests of green facades; one Holešovice site recorded 6.4K lower mean radiant temperature than a white wall
- In 2023, Princeton researchers tested a naturally ventilated cooling box; it stayed below outdoor air while using radiative cooling and buoyancy-driven airflow
- In a 2011 Las Vegas test, a 15.24-cm wet roof pond lowered indoor peak operative temperature by about 8.5°C versus the outdoor maximumIn the summer of 2011, a groundbreaking building in Las Vegas experimented with roof pond cooling. Results indicated that wet roof ponds ef...29 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Phoenix coated 36 miles of black asphalt with reflective coating to fight extreme heat. Road temperature dropped by 12°F, but pedestrians found a surprising side effectTo tackle the oppressive heat, Phoenix pioneered the use of lighter-toned roads, which successfully reduced surface temperatures significan...26 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
- In 2023, researchers found shade cooled Singapore streets by 0.8°C across 20 sites. Today, vegetation is estimated to save 228 GWh of energy yearlySingapore's trees offer significant cooling benefits for city streets. Shaded areas were found to be cooler, reducing heat stress for peopl...25 Aug, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- In 1973, Skylab lost its heat shield and reached 130°F; NASA cooled the station with a parasol built from fishing rods and foil-like fabricIn 1973, Skylab, the United States' first space station, suffered from overheating just after its launch. Ingenious engineers quickly came ...22 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- A reflective roof coating reduced peak roof temperature by 14.1°C and indoor temperature by 2.4°C; later research found evaporative cooling could add further benefitsInnovative roofing technologies are changing the game for building temperature regulation. By utilizing white reflective coatings, sunlight...19 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- No AC in shops, no honking on streets, achar with every meal: Filipino woman shares 10 things that surprised her while slow travelling in SikkimA Filipino woman traveller offered an intriguing glimpse into the unique cultural landscape of Sikkim, noting that locals often possess Sou...19 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
- Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Review: The Foldable Benchmark, If You Can Pay the PriceSamsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra takes the foldable experience to the next level with its upgraded camera and display technology. Designed f...17 Aug, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
- For long-term investors, looking beyond the obvious: 5 large-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 24%An investor looking for a sound company often looks for two obvious moats: Price and margin. But there is another one that rewards close sc...16 Aug, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
- Since 2025, University of Manchester researchers modelled 2,300 urban canal sections across Great Britain and Ireland. Now, the study shows canals can lower nearby temperatures by as much as 2.3°C during heatwavesUrban canals cooling: Urban canals provide a notable cooling effect on surrounding areas, particularly during heatwaves. This natural cooli...14 Aug, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
- Funding, cooling and healthcare: Experts break down India's new heatwave disaster statusIndia’s recognition of heatwaves as a notified natural calamity could unlock dedicated disaster funds for states to strengthen heat action ...12 Aug, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Review: The Fold Finally Feels Like a Complete ProductThe Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 addresses some of the biggest complaints about Samsung’s foldable line-up with a lighter 201-gram design, a wide...11 Aug, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
- Most travelers never notice this clever airport design that helps keep thousands of flights safe every day, and it involves windowsAir traffic control tower windows are uniquely designed to slope inward, effectively minimizing distracting reflections from the interior. ...07 Aug, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
- These large and mid-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsWhenever there is a correction or volatility, just ask one question: Is it an opportunity, or should one be wary? We are raising this issue...06 Aug, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
- Coal supply remains comfortable despite monsoon: GovernmentDomestic coal supply for the power sector remained comfortable during July. Total coal stocks reached approximately 148 million tonnes, suf...06 Aug, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
- These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsThe price of crude oil is down again despite the escalating tensions in the Gulf region. That augurs well for markets. This does not mean t...31 Jul, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
- He could have joined Tesla. Instead, this Bengaluru techie quit Toyota and Volvo to build electric tractors for farmersBengaluru startup Moonrider is developing electric tractors for Indian farmers. The company aims to replace diesel-powered machines with su...30 Jul, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
- Time to take a little risk with a 1- to 2-year perspective? 5 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential up to 20%When the big picture is a coin-toss, why waste time on predictions? What is the big picture? Well, nobody knows. Anyone who says with confi...29 Jul, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
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