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Business Insider India
30 Mar 2023, 17:56
Flights could get bumpier as climate change makes air turbulence much more frequentFlights could get bumpier as climate change makes air turbulence much more frequent

Flights could get bumpier as climate change makes air turbulence much more frequent

As the Earth warms, wind shear is getting stronger and more widespread. In addition, global warming-induced hot air would reduce the amount of drag available to keep planes in the air, effectively bringing down the weight planes can carry. We’re also witnessing increasing fuel consumption in some areas due to wind speed changes in upper atmospheric levels.
Here's why you should also celebrate Zero Waste Day on March 30 every year!
Business Insider India
30 Mar 2023, 15:31

Here's why you should also celebrate Zero Waste Day on March 30 every year!

According to the United Nations, if food loss and waste were a country, it would be the third biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions. And the problem is due to explode monumentally, with estimates showing the global municipal solid waste generation could rise from around 2.24 billion to 3.88 billion tons by 2050.
Scientists create car parts from lemons, corn, almonds and pomegranates that are better than traditional parts
Business Insider India
25 Mar 2023, 15:33

Scientists create car parts from lemons, corn, almonds and pomegranates that are better than traditional parts

These new materials exhibited a plethora of different colours, aromas, textures and even antimicrobial properties, and were used to print door trims and dashboard panels. Surprisingly, the materials showed better mechanical and thermal quality than their traditional counterparts, which could be used to enhance the final product. It even added a fragrance!