In 2025, researchers in Italy’s Puglia region grew grapevines beneath solar panels; the shaded vines produced 277% more grapes than those in full sunGrapevines under solar panels in Italy showed significantly increased productivity. This shade moderated soil temperature and retained mois...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
In 2018, Europe’s extreme drought cut crop yields, but potatoes beneath German solar panels produced 11% moreAgrivoltaics systems, which ingeniously merge solar energy with agricultural practices, have demonstrated remarkable advantages, particular...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
International immigration opens at Andhra Pradesh’s new Alluri Sitarama Raju International AirportInternational immigration services are now operational at the new Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport. This development officially o...
19 Aug, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
No visa needed, 3-star hotels for Rs 1000, Rs 500 scooty rent: Only 6 hours from India, this Vietnamese island has Maldives-like beaches, Disneyland-style theme parks and grand European architecturePhu Quoc is the perfect visa-free destination for Indian tourists craving a luxurious yet affordable escape. The island in Vietnam has stun...
19 Aug, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Nicole Kidman loves growing her own food: 5 simple kitchen-garden ideas beginners can followNicole Kidman’s love of home-grown vegetables offers inspiration for beginners starting a kitchen garden. She has spoken about growing lett...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Who pays for repair of leakage from a neighbour's bathroom? Maharashtra co-op court clarifies housing society's liabilityLeakage in concealed plumbing lines of 1st floor bathroom led to ground floor residents facing water leakage; Maharashtra court rules housi...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
17 gallons of Atlantic fog can become drinking water in 24 hours as Morocco’s mountain nets capture moisture above the Anti-Atlas, then gravity carries it downhill to homes where families once walked hours for waterIn southwestern Morocco, Atlantic fog is being transformed into drinking water through a network of specialized mesh nets on Mt. Boutmezgui...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
UAE detects two ballistic missiles launched from Iran, warns residents to stay safeThe UAE on Tuesday detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran, the Defence Ministry said, with one missile falling outside the coun...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
White shoes looking dirty? Try these 5 simple DIY hacks to remove stubborn stains quickly and efficientlyWhite shoes can quickly pick up mud, scuffs and stubborn stains, but you may not need an expensive cleaner to refresh them. Simple househol...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
A road in Surrey could soon send its summer heat 100 metres beneath the surface, store it underground and bring it back during winter, turning geothermal energy into a defense against potholesWhat if roads could store summer heat and use it to prevent winter damage? A University of Surrey trial is exploring exactly that. Its geot...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
Vizag's new International airport begins commercial operationsVisakhapatnam's new Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport commenced commercial operations on Monday. IndiGo flight 6E 6408 from Hydera...
17 Aug, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
When the cloud gets thirsty: Should India make AI pay back its water debt?India's AI sector is poised to face a substantial challenge due to its increasing water demands for infrastructure, particularly as data ce...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Louisiana Vibrio vulnificus kills 5: Are oysters linked to the flesh-eating bacteria? Where is the outbreak spreading?Vibrio Vulnificus Louisiana Outbreak: Louisiana has reported five deaths linked toVibrio vulnificusinfections, raising concerns about the f...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Since 1980s, Champagne has been facing climate change threat. Here's how global warming is impacting France's iconic drinkChampagne is a historic region in northeastern France, best known worldwide for the sparkling wine that bears its name. The region centers ...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
German scientists create a material that can pull drinking water from dry air—even at 18% humidityInnovative German researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking material capable of extracting water directly from the atmosphere, even in ari...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Tokyo used rooftop rainwater and AI-powered spraying to fight extreme urban heat; study finds potential to cool buildings and cut air-conditioning demand and reducing the intensity of heat wavesRooftop rainwater harvesting: Tokyo's rooftops may offer a new strategy for extreme heat management. Rainwater harvesting and roof sprinkli...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
German scientists created a sponge-like material that could pull 1.8 liters of drinking water from dry air every day, turning desert air into a potential drinking-water sourceResearchers have developed a groundbreaking material that can absorb moisture from arid air and act as a highly efficient coolant for air c...
08 Aug, 2026, 06.39 PM IST