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Those black dots around your car’s windshield aren’t decoration; the ceramic frit helps protect the adhesive from UV light and reduces heat-related distortionThe small black dots you see on windshields are known as frit, consisting of a ceramic enamel that is fused into the glass. This frit serve...- In 2024, scientists built a window that kept a model house about 7°C cooler, without electricity or blocking the viewEngineers in South Korea have developed an innovative smart window that cools spaces sans electricity. This remarkable glass not only refle...
- In 2018, researchers won a peace prize for studying why drivers shout and curse while driving and what makes ordinary motorists lose their temperResearchers studied why drivers shout and curse at strangers in traffic. This research earned them an Ig Nobel Peace Prize in 2018. Many dr...
- US regulator advances rules for steering wheel-free autonomous carsFederal regulators are allowing robotaxis to operate without steering wheels and potentially brake pedals. Amazon's Zoox vehicles received ...
- In 1903, a woman inventor faced delays as the driver was forced to get out of the car to clean off windshield due to the snow and she created the first-ever windshield wiper: How Mary Anderson changed the world?In 1903, a woman inventor faced delays as the driver was forced to get out of the car to clean off windshield due to snow and she created t...
- The fastest way to clear ice might be the worst for your windshield - Here are 5 safer ice fixesThat frozen windshield may tempt you to grab the fastest fix, but one common winter shortcut could leave you paying for a new windshield. E...
- Psychology says people who like to take their vehicle over stagnant water accumulated over road after rain at high speed aren't simply trying to reach their destination quicklyPsychology says people who like to take their vehicle over stagnant water accumulated over road after rain at high speed aren't always acti...
- ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt - Part 65: This auto ancillary is making new moves. Separate signal from noiseThis supplier is one of those businesses that grows quietly until it suddenly makes several big decisions at once. In a short span it has s...
- Tata Sierra EV launched at Rs 18.79 lakh with QWD, fast charging, lifetime battery warranty and moreTata Sierra EV launched: Tata Motors has launched the Sierra EV in India, bringing quad wheel drive, a triple-screen cabin, six terrain mod...
- Do windshield sunshades really work? Here’s how much cooler they make your carParked cars can become dangerously hot, reaching deadly temperatures quickly due to the greenhouse effect. Windshield sunshades offer a sim...
- Psychology says people who honk in heavy traffic may not be impatient, they could be reacting to stress, loss of control and mental overloadWhy do some people repeatedly honk in heavy traffic? Psychology suggests the behavior may be linked to frustration, stress, perceived loss ...
- For investors who focus on the long term: 5 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential up to 28%When prices fall, caution comes naturally. Investors hesitate, portfolios are reviewed less often, and even optimists become careful. But w...
- Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 26%It is probably time to up the bullish quotient. But do keep in mind the fact that the increased costs will impact WPI – which means inflati...
- Movie dialogue of the day: The Bruce Willis' ‘Die Hard’ line that turned a tense scene into an action-movie classicA single line from the 1988 action classic Die Hard, "Welcome to the party, pal!" , has become an enduring pop culture phenomenon. Bruce Wi...
- In 1903, a traveler sketched a rubber arm for a streetcar windshield, and bad-weather driving got a clearer futureA winter journey in New York City sparked Mary Anderson's 1903 invention: a movable arm with a rubber blade to clear vehicle windshields fr...
- In 1903, a chemist noticed a dropped glass flask hadn’t shattered completely; it led to safety glass that still protects millions of people todayFrench chemist Édouard Bénédictus is credited with a pivotal role in developing laminated safety glass, a material that revolutionized how ...
- In 1903, Mary Anderson saw a streetcar driver repeatedly stop to clear snow: Which isnpired the creation of the modern windshield wiperIn 1903, Mary Anderson observed streetcar drivers struggling with snowy windows. This led to her invention of the windshield wiper. The dev...
- The dashboard setting that clears windshield fog faster, and why warm air plus A/C works better than people expectWindshield fogging, a common driver frustration, can be quickly resolved by using the air conditioning, even in cold weather. Automakers ex...
- Windshield washer fluid recall covers over 132,000 units sold across Canada; here’s what consumers should doWindshield washer fluid recall: Health Canada has issued a recall for McDade Auto -40 Windshield Washer Solvent. The product is being recal...
- United Airlines 737 MAX carrying 140 passengers to LAX diverts after mysterious object cracks cockpit windshield midair; pilot injuredA United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 flying from Denver to Los Angeles diverted to Salt Lake City on October 16, 2025. A cracked windshield m...
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