In a leap toward sustainable desalination, researchers have created a solar-powered sponge-like aerogel that turns seawater ...

Researchers have developed a sponge-like material with long, microscopic air pockets that uses sunlight and a simple plastic ...

A powerful explosion at Sigachi Industries in Telangana’s Sangareddy district killed at least 42 people and injured dozens of ...

While authorities have launched an investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the blast, officials in the industries ...

In what is being described as Telangana’s most devastating industrial disaster to date, the death toll from the explosion at ...

Most widely used adhesives are toxic and derived from petroleum, but researchers have come up with a safe, recyclable alternative made from xylan, a component of plant cell walls ...

Properly installed blown-in cellulose or spray foam presents a clean, complete coverage that buyers associate with professional workmanship and ongoing performance. Band-Aid Fixes That Backfire During ...

In addition to air conditioners, other gadgets can efficiently keep a home cool. In hot and arid locales, an evaporative cooler can lower the air temperature while increasing humidity. Also called ...

Municipalities with more than 4,000 residents are required to enforce the codes, but those with populations of under 4,000 may choose whether to enforce them. The biggest change involves the amount of ...

MAINE, USA — It’s a safe bet that new residents of The Cottages at Winding Ridge in Gorham won’t be spending much time in their attics. After climbing through the scuttle hatch in a bedroom closet, ...

Michael McDonald, site supervisor at a new subdivision in Gorham, points out a detail in an attic filled 14 inches deep with blown cellulose insulation. Maine’s new energy code requires an ...