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WHAT IS A HEAT DOME
A simple layer of aluminum foil beneath a roof can cut summer heat entering homes by up to 53%, researchers found- Heat Dome vs Heatwave: Key differences explained and why they matter
- This aluminum foil trick can make tarnished silver jewelry shine again in minutes at home - DIY cleaning hacks you must know
- Most people never think about roof color, but Berkeley Lab found swapping a dark roof for a reflective "cool roof" cuts a building's annual air-conditioning energy use by 5–20%Dark rooftops absorb sunlight, increasing home temperatures significantly. Reflective cool roofs bounce sunlight back, reducing cooling ene...13 Jul, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- Millions of Americans seal leaky air ducts with duct tape, but Berkeley Lab tested dozens of sealants and found duct tape was the only one that failed “reliably and often catastrophically,” while foil tape and mastic heldScientists tested sealants and found duct tape fails quickly. Cloth-backed duct tape deteriorated within days under extreme temperature cyc...13 Jul, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- Heat wave smashes records across central USA severe heat wave gripped the central United States, setting new temperature records. Salt Lake City and Billings experienced unprecedente...13 Jul, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
- People are covering their windows with aluminum foil to beat the heat, but does it really work?Millions of Americans are using aluminum foil on windows during a severe heatwave. This simple kitchen item reflects sunlight and reduces i...11 Jul, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
- India among 4 countries with largest number of cities at-risk from extreme heat, analysis findsIndia, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Ghana host many cities at extreme heat risk. Over ninety-five percent of these at-risk cities are in Asia and...10 Jul, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
- New York City Heatwave Alert: Mayor Zohran Mamdani shares AC setting to stay cool as extreme heat grips the cityNew York City is experiencing extreme heatwave conditions, prompting officials to urge conservation. Residents are advised to set air condi...10 Jul, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
- Iran to bury slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in culmination of mass funeralAyatollah Ali Khamenei is buried at Iran's holiest shrine following extensive funeral ceremonies. His successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, remains ...09 Jul, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
- Western Europe logs hottest June on record as climate change fuels harsher heatwavesWestern Europe recorded its hottest June ever as a severe heatwave gripped the continent. This extreme weather event followed an early spri...09 Jul, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- Western Europe records its hottest June as heatwaves surgeWestern Europe this year experienced its hottest June on record as a searing heatwave swept across a continent facing increasingly frequent...09 Jul, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
- Heat wave disrupts Fourth of July events in Washington, strains power grids across USA severe heatwave has disrupted Fourth of July celebrations across the central and eastern United States, forcing cancellations of parades,...04 Jul, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
- One for the history books: what we know about the European heatwaveEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, potentially one of the worst ever recorded, even rivalling the 2003 episode. Temperatures shatt...03 Jul, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
- Fourth of July weather forecast in US: “Potentially the hottest ever” as heat dome sends temperatures soaring above 100 degrees across multiple statesFourth of July weather update: Millions across the eastern United States face dangerous heat this Fourth of July weekend, with temperatures...03 Jul, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
- Why is it recommended to put an A4 paper in the fridge during heatwaves?Millions are enduring a severe heatwave, and your refrigerator is working overtime. A simple paper test can reveal if your fridge's door se...01 Jul, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- Scientists think they have found Earth’s oldest crash site, and it’s 3 billion years oldThe discovery of Earth’s oldest impact crater may rewrite planetary history. Scientists studying Western Australia’s ancient rock formation...30 Jun, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
- Heat wave alert, World Cup 2026 weather forecast: High temperatures, humidity alert for New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit, Dallas, Little Rock, Arkansas, Memphis, TennesseeHeat wave alert: Weather forecast predicts that temperatures will soar into the 90s and low 100 degrees Fahrenheit (mid to high 30s Celsius...29 Jun, 2026, 05.54 AM IST
- European heatwave's unlikely accomplice: an ocean 'cold blob'Often called the "cold blob", this swath of water in the North Atlantic has bucked the global warming trend, cooling even as the planet's t...26 Jun, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
- By the numbers: What to know about Europe's record-breaking heat waveWestern Europe is grappling with an unprecedented June heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in many areas. Spain has recorded an esti...26 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
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