THENI: When the sun sets, the life of these Paliyar tribes came to a standstill. However, this is no longer the case in Kuravan Kuli, Karumparai and Petchaiamman Solai hamlets in Agamalai forest area in Periyakulam taluk. Now their nights are a little less dark thanks to the light emitted from solar lamps donated by… Continue reading Paliyar villages glow with the glow of solar lamps
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Cruquius Island Housing / KCAP
© Marcel IJzerman +35 shareshare Facebook Twitter post Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1025028/cruquius-island-housing-kcap © Marcel IJzerman Text description of the architects. Cruquius Island, an artificial peninsula in the eastern docklands of Amsterdam, has been transformed from a historic industrial area into a vibrant residential district characterized by its unique waterfront location. Originally built between 1875 and… Continue reading Cruquius Island Housing / KCAP
NASA is considering designs and simulations to prepare astronauts for the lighting conditions around the lunar south pole
In the coming years, NASA and other space agencies will send humans back to the moon for the first time since the Apollo era – this time to stay! To maximize line of sight to Earth, solar visibility and access to water ice, NASA, ESA and China have selected the lunar south pole (LSP) as… Continue reading NASA is considering designs and simulations to prepare astronauts for the lighting conditions around the lunar south pole
Climate Tech reduces emissions and improves urban landscapes and lives
Sign up for daily updates from CleanTechnica by email. Or follow us on Google News! If we hope to see a climate-resilient world in the coming years, we need to rethink the way we design our urban environments – making them ecologically sound and resilient, sustainable spaces. Possible paths to achieving such goals… Continue reading Climate Tech reduces emissions and improves urban landscapes and lives
NASA probe attempts to get closer to the sun than ever before | Space News
With the spacecraft no longer in contact, it will be Friday before mission operators confirm its historic flyby. NASA's Parker Solar Probe is expected to make history by flying into the Sun's outer atmosphere, called the corona, to help scientists learn more about Earth's closest star. “No man-made object has ever passed this close to… Continue reading NASA probe attempts to get closer to the sun than ever before | Space News
Walkability defines the new waterfront renovation in Hoboken, New Jersey
Hoboken Connect is the largest master planned project in Hoboken to date and will deliver a mixed-use residential building with 386 apartments, 20% of which will be designated as affordable housing. a 21-story Class A office building with a rooftop terrace; 15,000 square meters of retail space; Public infrastructure improvements in collaboration with NJ TRANSIT… Continue reading Walkability defines the new waterfront renovation in Hoboken, New Jersey
Cooling sunscreen reflects both UV rays and heat from the sun
Although sunscreens help protect our skin from the sun's harmful UV rays, they are not designed to keep skin cool. However, an experimental new sunscreen does just that while maintaining an SPF of around 50. Commonly used mineral-based sunscreens typically contain tiny particles of titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide. These nanoparticles reflect much of the… Continue reading Cooling sunscreen reflects both UV rays and heat from the sun
“A big step towards high efficiency”
Researchers have developed solar panels that work better and last longer by solving a hidden problem in an innovative type of solar cell, Tech Xplore reported. The exciting development comes from an international team led by the University of Surrey in the UK who have cracked the code for making more efficient solar cells using… Continue reading “A big step towards high efficiency”
Underground houses hide incredible secrets
When we think of dream homes, images of beach villas or mountain cabins often come to mind. But underground there is a world of extraordinary architecture that challenges our perception. These underground dwellings offer a mix of sustainability, innovation and mystery, making them some of the most fascinating properties in the world. A modern bunker… Continue reading Underground houses hide incredible secrets
New Central Florida website launches to connect residents with professional duct cleaning and lighting services
logo The goal of the new website is to seamlessly connect residents with hundreds of local service businesses. WINTER HAVEN, FL, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ – Central Florida homeowners and businesses now have a powerful new resource for essential home services. Central Florida Ducts & Lighting (https://central-florida-ducts-lighting.com/) is an innovative directory website dedicated… Continue reading New Central Florida website launches to connect residents with professional duct cleaning and lighting services