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Texas used towering wind turbines as accidental frost fans based on a 2019 NASA observation; the result warmed ground temperatures 4–7°F on winter nights- Trump announces first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas, calls it "greatest rally of them all"
- A Massachusetts turtle vanished for 10 years after its 2011 release, then returned as an adult to the same wild habitat; 15 years later, two of its captive-raised offspring were released there to continue the story
- 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
- Quote of the day by Japanese poet Yosa Buson: ‘What you want to acquire, you should dare to acquire by any means…’ – Lesson on desire, courage and life's fleeting opportunitiesYosa Buson, a renowned Japanese poet, emphasized the importance of seizing opportunities as they arise. He held the belief that life presen...16 Aug, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
- Dubai hotels see bookings rebound as tourists return after Iran war shockUAE hotels are preparing for a visitor rebound ahead of the peak winter season. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are offering new incentives to attract ...14 Aug, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
- In 2023, Wyoming proposed a 972-megawatt renewable-energy battery beneath its mountains, with water pumped to a reservoir 1,000 feet higher. 3 years later, the project reached final federal environmental review, bringing the giant water battery closerWyoming is proposing a 972-megawatt pumped-storage energy project at Seminoe Reservoir that would use water as a giant rechargeable battery...14 Aug, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
- He earned $3.10 an hour as a valet parker. Now he’s worth $11.1 billion and runs a trillion-dollar firmMarc Rowan went from earning $3.10 an hour as a valet parker and taking other ordinary jobs to becoming the CEO of Apollo, a trillion-dolla...11 Aug, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
- After over 2000 years, Perseid meteor shower summer light show is set to peak, dazzle skies with six-planet parade. Date, time, locations, how to watch fireballsPerseids are debris from comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, an icy ball that orbits the sun every 133 years and isn't scheduled for a return visit un...11 Aug, 2026, 05.35 AM IST
- How to watch Perseid meteor shower? 100 meteors an hour could light up the sky on August 12; best time, tips and everything you need to knowHow to watch Perseid meteor shower: Perseid meteor shower peaks on the night of 12 August into the early hours of 13 August, with NASA sayi...10 Aug, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
- Meet Fateh Singh Gill: 5-year-old Punjab boy who became a world martial arts champion performing traditional Sikh martial artMeet Fateh Singh Gill, a 5-year-old from Amritsar, Punjab, who recently won gold in Gatka on Skates at the World Martial Art Games 2026 in ...10 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- In 2011, New York tried a simple way to beat peak summer heat by painting rooftops white; here’s how it helped cool citiesIn a proactive initiative starting in 2011, volunteers in New York City painted rooftops white to tackle the challenges of urban heat. This...09 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
- Japanese proverb of the day: "A heart that has crossed the fire knows the sky, even without..." — Inspiring life lessons on resilience, courage, perseverance, emotional strength, hope, self-growth, and why life's hardest struggles often become the beginning of true freedom through timeless Japanese wisdomToday's Japanese Proverb of the Day: The famous ancient Japanese proverb, "A heart that has crossed the fire knows the sky, even without wi...08 Aug, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
- In 1989, scientists demonstrated that carefully timed bright light can reset the body's biological clock. Years later, it produced breakthroughs in treating jet lag, insomnia, shift-work disorder and disrupted sleepIn 1989, scientists proved bright light therapy resets your biological clock. It changed sleep medicine overnight. Timed light exposure shu...07 Aug, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
- No electricity, no diesel: Sonam Wangchuk's invented tent can stay warm at up to -14 degrees. How does it work?Sonam Wangchuk’s innovative tent was designed to stay warm even when temperatures outside dropped to -14°C. In 2021, he said it could reach...04 Aug, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
- Indian Army launches indigenous XWG diesel that works at minus 42°C for tanks, combat vehicles along LAC, LoCThe Indian Army has introduced a new diesel fuel for extreme cold conditions. This specialized fuel ensures vehicle operations at minus 42 ...02 Aug, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
- In 1889, one invention solved the biggest problem every snow sled had; a flexible piece of steelIn 1889, downhill sledding was a dangerous game. Sleds couldn't steer at all. Riders had to jam a boot into the snow to turn or stop. Quake...30 Jul, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
- IndiGo's Rahul Bhatia says pilot duty rules make aviation 'uncompetitive', calls for reviewIndiGo's managing director Rahul Bhatia seeks a review of pilot flight duty rules. He stated these norms reduce cockpit productivity and in...30 Jul, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
- At about 11,000 feet, a Tibetan Plateau solar farm still used for sheep grazing made nearby soil freeze earlier and thaw laterA solar farm in Tibet has unexpectedly made the ground colder. Researchers found the soil beneath panels stayed frozen for fifty extra days...30 Jul, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
- Every winter, up to 15 people are isolated inside Antarctica’s Concordia Station for about nine months; brain scans found temporary gray matter changes linked to sleepResearch at Concordia Station reveals brain gray matter changes during isolation. These alterations are strongly linked to sleep quality an...29 Jul, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
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