A microscopic creature frozen for 24000 years in Siberia somehow came back to lifeAstonishingly, scientists in Siberia revived microscopic rotifers from permafrost, dormant for nearly 24,000 years. These resilient creatur...
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These 5 innocent hair habits may be ruining your scalp healthHair care needs attention after 40. Everyday actions can harm hair, causing thinning and dullness. Experts reveal that dirty hairbrushes sp...
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From AI to subsidies: Bernstein’s candid open letter to PM Modi flags 8 critical fault linesGlobal brokerage Bernstein has cautioned India against becoming a mere user of future technology. The firm suggests that continued reliance...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Pool Noodles in the Kitchen: 9 Smart Ways This $2 Hack Makes Cooking Safer, Cleaner, and EasierKitchens can be made safer and more organized with a surprising tool: pool noodles. These affordable foam tubes are now used by home chefs ...
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The Freezer Trick That Seems Smart But Quietly Ruins Your BreadFreezing bread can lead to dryness or sogginess if not done correctly. Improper wrapping allows air exposure, causing freezer burn. Ice cry...
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Silicon solar panels: These can become a source of free electricitySilicon solar panels come in varying sizes to suit various applications. Silicon solar panels typically comprise 32, 36, 48, 60, 72 and 96 ...
07 May, 2019, 05.36 PM IST
Amorphous solar panels: With tech advancements, these can someday be integrated onto clothing itemsAmorphous silicon panels are cheaper to construct as they use only a fraction of the silicon required for other types.
07 May, 2019, 05.34 PM IST
Thin film solar panel: Most suitable for applications with large rooftops or wide open spacesThe installation process of these panels is much easier and less labour intensive than that of traditional silicon panels.
07 May, 2019, 05.33 PM IST
Ultra-thin, flexible solar cells to power wearable electronicsThe thin cells can be integrated onto frames of glasses or fabric and might power the next wave of wearable electronics, researchers said.
21 Jun, 2016, 05.28 PM IST
'Zero-energy' buildings in the offingThe US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has confirmed this world leading 7.6 per cent efficiency in a one square centimetre area...
01 May, 2016, 12.31 PM IST
- Flexible solar cells as light as soap bubbles developed28 Feb, 2016, 03.06 PM IST
Rise in solar cells' production to bring Rs 30,000-crore investment & create 25,000 jobs in IndiaThe increase in manufacturing facility for solar cells and modules will bring in an investment of about Rs 30,000 crore and create 25,000 j...
31 Aug, 2015, 06.12 AM IST
Coming down to earth: Why solar power isn’t a big dealThe cost of solar power has fallen from Rs 18 per unit a few years ago to Rs 7.50, and is about to reach grid parity — a big accomplishment...
09 Nov, 2013, 03.38 AM IST
Solar power producers oppose any anti-dumping duty on imported gearsIn the last batch of the projects sanctioned in the first phase, 75% of the projects used thin-film technology imported from the US, China ...
01 May, 2013, 05.00 AM IST
Solar energy: Some technological advances that seem promisingThe next decade could also see the emergence of artificial photosynthesis, the holy grail of solar energy research. We describe a pick of s...
19 Nov, 2012, 04.58 AM IST
- Moser Baer Solar plans up to $600 mn capex over 3-4 years
Moser Baer Solar has planned the xpenditure of $500-600 million for expanding manufacturing capacity of crystalline cells and crystalline s...
20 Dec, 2010, 07.01 AM IST
- Tata Tele launches Rs 1,699 phone
Telecom service provider, Tata Teleservices on Thursday launched a Rs 1,699 single-chip ultra thin cell phone to help expand its customer b...
01 Mar, 2007, 04.50 PM IST