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BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...- Retired wind turbines in Texas get a new life. Researchers are converting waste into recycled hybrid composite materials for construction purposesRetired wind turbine blades are presenting a significant waste management issue for the industry. In response, researchers are actively see...
- Colgate-Palmolive gets soapy as it weighs over $1 billion personal care brands divestmentColgate-Palmolive is exploring the sale of several mass-market personal care brands. These brands, including Softsoap and Irish Spring, cou...
- BRICS flags unilateral tariffs, trade barriers as global risksBRICS finance ministers voiced serious concerns over unilateral trade measures. Higher tariffs and non-tariff barriers are distorting globa...
- Cambridge researchers made cellulose acetate films that absorbed less than 5% of sunlight; coated surfaces stayed about 5°C below the surrounding air without powerInnovative researchers have created a revolutionary cellulose acetate film that excels in passive cooling. By absorbing minimal sunlight wh...
- In 1996, Alicia Silverstone paid $597,000 for a four-bedroom Hollywood Hills home, then added solar and graywater; 30 years later, it is worth over $2 millionHomes with green features are increasingly selling for more money across the United States. Actress Alicia Silverstone's Hollywood Hills ho...
- HDFC Bank shares fall 2% to fresh 52-week low despite victory in Credit Suisse AT1 bonds cases in BahrainHDFC Bank shares fell despite the rejection of all seven Bahrain cases linked to Credit Suisse AT1 bonds. The stock remains under pressure ...
- How Trump's stock portfolio rode oil price rollercoaster: ReportOil prices surged above $100 a barrel amid escalating tensions with Iran. President Trump's disclosed oil investments gained millions durin...
- In 1997, Salem cleared seven buildings to make way for a new courthouse square; Marion County diverted 13,726 tons of demolition debris and separately salvaged 661 tons of bricks for local reuseIn 1997, Marion County showcased a remarkable effort in diverting demolition waste. The initiative recycled over eighty percent of construc...
- Canada’s tariff counterpunch: Where Ottawa is hitting Donald Trump’s AmericaCanada has imposed retaliatory tariffs on a wide range of American goods. These measures target sectors like steel, dairy, and appliances, ...
- In 2011, Axion built a 90-foot plastic bridge over Scotland's River Tweed. 1 year later, ASME reported its six sections took just 4 days to assemble on-site in EdinburghEngineers have developed recycled structural composites from materials such as milk jugs and detergent containers. The technology, pioneere...
- Can trees fund your retirement? These 5 high-value varieties can turn a small plot into a long-term investmentHigh-value trees like teak and sandalwood are emerging as long-term agricultural assets. These trees offer potential income for retirement ...
- Mixing detergent with baking soda & sugar: How to use this cleaning hack correctly and what is recommendedBest kitchen cleaning hacks: A simple homemade paste uses detergent, baking soda, and sugar for cleaning. Detergent loosens grease and dirt...
- Three retired wind turbine blades were ground into concrete in Iowa. Today, it stands as a retaining wall in Downtown Des MoinesRenewablade, an Iowa-based company, is ingeniously reusing retired wind turbine blades by converting them into concrete materials. This eco...
- In 2023, Virginia Tech researchers turned plastic bags and food containers into soap-making surfactants; the products could be worth about $3,550 a ton in a lab-scale processScientists at Virginia Tech have pioneered an innovative method to convert plastic waste into valuable soap compounds. By breaking down eve...
- Trump's bid to shield chip supply chain could backfire in TennesseeGermany's Wacker Chemie, which produces polysilicon that goes into chips and solar panels, will make a decision in the coming weeks on whet...
- A PhD student used shredded baby diapers in a prototype Indonesian house; 27% of its non-structural concrete blocks contained diaper waste, totaling about 3,700 poundsAn extraordinary house in Indonesia has creatively utilized nearly 3,700 pounds of discarded diapers. This unique construction method incor...
- In 1896, American electrical engineer laid the foundation for modern electric cooking appliances with the invention of revolutionary electric stoveIn 1896, American electrical engineer William S. Hadaway Jr. received the first U.S. patent for an electric stove. His design used resistan...
- In 2019, University of Maryland researchers stripped lignin from wood; the resulting cooling material stayed 12°F cooler than natural wood in an Arizona testScientists developed engineered wood to reflect sunlight and release heat. This material stayed cooler than natural wood when exposed to su...
- Put used coffee grounds on scratched wood: West Virginia University says the damp paste does 2 jobs, buffing scratches and darkening exposed wood to disguise themUsing used coffee grounds can be a surprising yet effective way to address minor scratches on wooden furniture. The natural pigments in cof...
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