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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...
Gabriel India forms JV with South Korea's HL Klemove for autonomous driving technologyGabriel India has formed a joint venture with South Korea's HL Klemove. This partnership aims to expand presence in autonomous driving solu...
HAL, Safran sign final deal for Aravalli engine that will power India’s next-generation helicoptersThe collaboration between Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd and Safran Helicopter Engines marks a significant milestone in aviation. They have secu...
In 1997, Thomas Jefferson University tested a digital X-ray system that could replace film. 29 years later, digital radiography is standard, with images available in seconds instead of waiting for film processingThomas Jefferson University Hospital studied DirectRay digital X-ray technology in 1997. This new system offered faster image processing an...
PM Modi reviews projects with investment of Rs 30,000 crore under PRAGATI meetingPrime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 53rd PRAGATI meeting reviewing six key infrastructure projects. These projects span nine states wi...
Earlier in 2026, Amogy and 2G Energy tested hydrogen made from ammonia without storing the gas. 3 years later, their South Korea project is planned to scale from 1 MW to 40 MWEarlier in 2026, Amogy and 2G Energy demonstrated a different way of thinking about hydrogen power: instead of storing hydrogen gas in larg...
Next-gen silicon wave could see India leapfrog global chip giants: ExpertsIndia’s late entry into semiconductor manufacturing could help it catch up as the industry enters a new phase driven by silicon photonics, ...
In 2023, Kitepower flew a 176-pound fabric wing over a Mayo bog for the first time. 3 years later, it has logged more than 90 flights and over 100 hours generating airborne wind-energy dataKitepower is testing an unconventional approach to renewable energy at a designated airborne wind-energy site in County Mayo, Ireland. Inst...
In 2025, a Finnish builder spent about $20,700 and 200 days making a 36-foot plywood solar boat. Earlier in 2026, it crossed more than 3,000 nautical miles from the Baltic to Spain on sunlight aloneA Finnish builder spent about $20,700 and 200 days creating a lightweight 36-foot plywood solar boat designed around efficiency rather than...
India’s satellite launch cost 4 times higher than US, Cambridge study finds; Space Dept disputes findingsA new study reveals that satellite launch costs in India are the highest among key markets. Government sources challenge this perception, h...
Europe turned railway tracks white during extreme heat; the low-cost solution tackles a problem hidden in the steelEuropean transport systems are grappling with the impact of rising extreme heatwaves. To combat this, railway tracks are being coated in wh...
IIT Delhi engineer develops fridge that runs without truck engine, cuts cooling costs by 75%A post on X has highlighted Yotuh Energy, a company co-founded by IIT Delhi biotechnology graduate Shaivee Malik, which has developed a bat...
Donald Trump pushes commercial space boom with 1,000-launch annual goalPresident Trump signed a memo to significantly increase U.S. commercial space launches. The directive aims for one thousand launches and re...
ISMR: Ministers push for advanced manufacturing, strategic tech ties with SingaporeThe fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable convened in Singapore to explore new partnerships. Discussions focused on advanced manufa...
Delhi Master Plan eyes air taxis, air pods to commute in futureDelhi’s Master Plan 2047 envisions a greener, technology-driven transport network featuring air taxis, air pods and inland waterways. The b...
Pakistan significantly affects NCR, Punjab's annual PM2.5 concentration: ReportPakistan's transboundary pollution contributes nearly thirty-three percent to Delhi's annual PM2.5 levels. Local sources account for twenty...
Credent Connect shares make strong market debut, list at 90% premium over IPO price on NSE SME platformCredent Connect N Care shares made a blockbuster debut on the NSE SME platform, listing at a 90% premium over the IPO price. The Rs 93.90-c...
Walt Disney took a Ford factory tour in 1948. What caught his attention later helped create Disneyland's magicWalt Disney's 1948 factory visit inspired Disneyland's operational design. He witnessed industrial automation principles at Ford's River Ro...
Meet Ritu Narayan, whose transportation startup has revolutionized the US school bus system with technology, becoming a $1.7 billion unicornZum, founded by Ritu Narayan, is transforming US school transport with its innovative technology. The platform links parents with buses via...
Rapido gets 5-year cab licence from Karnataka government, valid till August 2031Rapido has received a five-year licence from the Karnataka State Transport Authority for its cab services in the state, valid until August ...