Parulekar Shubham
@parulekar.bsky.social
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Urban street trees support bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and other pollinators with food from blossoms—such as lindens providing high nectar and pollen—and nesting in bark crevices or dead wood.
January 26, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Urban street trees support bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and other pollinators with food from blossoms—such as lindens providing high nectar and pollen—and nesting in bark crevices or dead wood.
Nitin Gadkari announced a new North-South Green Expressway that will cut the Delhi-Chennai distance by 320 km and reduce travel time by 15 hours, enabling the journey in 12 hours by car.
January 26, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Nitin Gadkari announced a new North-South Green Expressway that will cut the Delhi-Chennai distance by 320 km and reduce travel time by 15 hours, enabling the journey in 12 hours by car.
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Copenhagen has long prioritized pedestrians, cyclists, and public life through innovative urban planning and infrastructure.
Strøget became Europe’s first major pedestrian-only street in 1962, with traffic removal and unified paving to enhance pedestrian flow.
Strøget became Europe’s first major pedestrian-only street in 1962, with traffic removal and unified paving to enhance pedestrian flow.
January 19, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Copenhagen has long prioritized pedestrians, cyclists, and public life through innovative urban planning and infrastructure.
Strøget became Europe’s first major pedestrian-only street in 1962, with traffic removal and unified paving to enhance pedestrian flow.
Strøget became Europe’s first major pedestrian-only street in 1962, with traffic removal and unified paving to enhance pedestrian flow.
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Shenzhen Mangrove Wetland Museum | Shenzhen, China
January 11, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Shenzhen Mangrove Wetland Museum | Shenzhen, China
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How NOT to design a western facade, especially when dominating neighbours…
January 26, 2026 at 6:41 AM
How NOT to design a western facade, especially when dominating neighbours…
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In shocking news Saudi Arabia’s NEOM is to be “significantly downscaled and redesigned”
Alas, it could now become “a hub for data centres” as part of an aggressive push for Saudi to become “a leading AI player”
archive.is/eKiPI
Alas, it could now become “a hub for data centres” as part of an aggressive push for Saudi to become “a leading AI player”
archive.is/eKiPI
January 26, 2026 at 7:47 AM
In shocking news Saudi Arabia’s NEOM is to be “significantly downscaled and redesigned”
Alas, it could now become “a hub for data centres” as part of an aggressive push for Saudi to become “a leading AI player”
archive.is/eKiPI
Alas, it could now become “a hub for data centres” as part of an aggressive push for Saudi to become “a leading AI player”
archive.is/eKiPI
India’s solar manufacturing capacity is set to exceed 125 GW—triple domestic demand—as conglomerates like Adani and Tata Power run factories around the clock to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Make in India” mandate barring Chinese imports.
January 26, 2026 at 6:00 AM
India’s solar manufacturing capacity is set to exceed 125 GW—triple domestic demand—as conglomerates like Adani and Tata Power run factories around the clock to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Make in India” mandate barring Chinese imports.
Adani Green Energy operationalized a 50 MW solar project at Khavda, Gujarat on Jan. 25, bringing total renewable capacity to 17,287.2 MW.
January 26, 2026 at 5:57 AM
Adani Green Energy operationalized a 50 MW solar project at Khavda, Gujarat on Jan. 25, bringing total renewable capacity to 17,287.2 MW.
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you know how i know wood framing isn't why US facades look flat and cheap?
because other countries do it too.
www.holzbauatlas.de/lynarstrasse...
because other countries do it too.
www.holzbauatlas.de/lynarstrasse...
Holzbau Atlas DE
Der Holzbau Atlas DE ist eine digitale Plattform für innovative Holzbauprojekte aus ganz Deutschland. Mit einer wachsenden Auswahl an Projekten mit einer Vielfalt an konstruktiven und gestalterischen ...
www.holzbauatlas.de
January 25, 2026 at 7:30 PM
you know how i know wood framing isn't why US facades look flat and cheap?
because other countries do it too.
www.holzbauatlas.de/lynarstrasse...
because other countries do it too.
www.holzbauatlas.de/lynarstrasse...
China added 470 gigawatts of new power capacity in 2025—roughly seven times the U.S. increase of 64 GW—with 80% from renewables and 27 nuclear reactors under construction, as Beijing seeks cheap energy to fuel AI development.
January 25, 2026 at 1:27 PM
China added 470 gigawatts of new power capacity in 2025—roughly seven times the U.S. increase of 64 GW—with 80% from renewables and 27 nuclear reactors under construction, as Beijing seeks cheap energy to fuel AI development.
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Australian sheds inform compact mobile cabin by Hayley Pryor
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/432317/
Architect Hayley Pryor has created The Oculus, a tiny moveable cabin in Byron Bay that was designed to…
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/432317/
Architect Hayley Pryor has created The Oculus, a tiny moveable cabin in Byron Bay that was designed to…
Australian sheds inform compact mobile cabin by Hayley Pryor - Canada News Beep
Architect Hayley Pryor has created The Oculus, a tiny moveable cabin in Byron Bay that was designed to resemble a typical Australian shed.
www.newsbeep.com
January 25, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Australian sheds inform compact mobile cabin by Hayley Pryor
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/432317/
Architect Hayley Pryor has created The Oculus, a tiny moveable cabin in Byron Bay that was designed to…
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/432317/
Architect Hayley Pryor has created The Oculus, a tiny moveable cabin in Byron Bay that was designed to…
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This Autonomous Aquatic Robot Is Smaller Than a Grain of Salt
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/431880/
Miniaturization has long been a challenge in the history of robotics. While engineers have made great strides in…
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/431880/
Miniaturization has long been a challenge in the history of robotics. While engineers have made great strides in…
This Autonomous Aquatic Robot Is Smaller Than a Grain of Salt - Canada News Beep
Miniaturization has long been a challenge in the history of robotics.
www.newsbeep.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM
This Autonomous Aquatic Robot Is Smaller Than a Grain of Salt
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/431880/
Miniaturization has long been a challenge in the history of robotics. While engineers have made great strides in…
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/431880/
Miniaturization has long been a challenge in the history of robotics. While engineers have made great strides in…
A new Climate Trends report warns that India’s infrastructure expansion—backed by a record ₹11.11 lakh crore capital expenditure—is increasingly exposed to climate risks that may outpace the country’s ability to insure these assets.
January 25, 2026 at 8:23 AM
A new Climate Trends report warns that India’s infrastructure expansion—backed by a record ₹11.11 lakh crore capital expenditure—is increasingly exposed to climate risks that may outpace the country’s ability to insure these assets.
TechRadar reports that Boston Dynamics plans to deploy its Atlas humanoid robot across Hyundai factories starting in 2028, with mass production of 30,000 units annually by 2030, while CEO Robert Playter estimates affordable home robots remain at least a decade away due to cost and safety challenges.
January 25, 2026 at 8:18 AM
TechRadar reports that Boston Dynamics plans to deploy its Atlas humanoid robot across Hyundai factories starting in 2028, with mass production of 30,000 units annually by 2030, while CEO Robert Playter estimates affordable home robots remain at least a decade away due to cost and safety challenges.
ISRO has invited Indian aerospace manufacturers to build the first module (BAS-01) of India’s planned Bharatiya Antariksh Station, with the debut module targeted for launch in 2028.
January 25, 2026 at 8:16 AM
ISRO has invited Indian aerospace manufacturers to build the first module (BAS-01) of India’s planned Bharatiya Antariksh Station, with the debut module targeted for launch in 2028.
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It's showing a positive effect.
Adoption of electric vehicles tied to real-world reductions in air pollution
When California neighborhoods increased their number of zero-emissions vehicles (ZEV) between 2019 and 2023, they also experienced a reduction in air pollution. For every 200 vehicles added, nitrogen ...
phys.org
January 25, 2026 at 1:07 AM
It's showing a positive effect.
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gorgeous but a far lower FAR than most US cities would allow for townhomes
www.dezeen.com/2026/01/24/s...
www.dezeen.com/2026/01/24/s...
Space&Matter nestles timber housing blocks into a Dutch woodland
A series of "forest rooms" draws pockets of the surrounding woodland into Common Woods, a housing development in Amersfoort by Space&Matter.
www.dezeen.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:19 PM
gorgeous but a far lower FAR than most US cities would allow for townhomes
www.dezeen.com/2026/01/24/s...
www.dezeen.com/2026/01/24/s...
EU greenhouse gas emissions fell to 3.3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalents in 2024, a 20% reduction since 2013, with the energy sector achieving the steepest drop at 49%, according to Eurostat data released Friday.
January 24, 2026 at 10:21 PM
EU greenhouse gas emissions fell to 3.3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalents in 2024, a 20% reduction since 2013, with the energy sector achieving the steepest drop at 49%, according to Eurostat data released Friday.
India’s electrification rate has reached nearly 20%—comparable to China’s level in 2012—but the country is building on solar rather than coal, with solar-plus-storage now costing just $40/MWh, according to a new Ember report.
January 24, 2026 at 10:15 PM
India’s electrification rate has reached nearly 20%—comparable to China’s level in 2012—but the country is building on solar rather than coal, with solar-plus-storage now costing just $40/MWh, according to a new Ember report.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced the state aims to become a Green Energy State by 2026, targeting over 90% of energy demand from renewable sources.
January 24, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced the state aims to become a Green Energy State by 2026, targeting over 90% of energy demand from renewable sources.
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NEW: A robot hand that can detach, crawl and grasp multiple objects - and could be an industrial boon.
One researcher compares it to the helpful disembodied hand Thing T Thing from The Addams Family, rather than the scary spider-like enforcers of Minority Report.
www.ft.com/content/39d6...
One researcher compares it to the helpful disembodied hand Thing T Thing from The Addams Family, rather than the scary spider-like enforcers of Minority Report.
www.ft.com/content/39d6...
January 20, 2026 at 5:12 PM
NEW: A robot hand that can detach, crawl and grasp multiple objects - and could be an industrial boon.
One researcher compares it to the helpful disembodied hand Thing T Thing from The Addams Family, rather than the scary spider-like enforcers of Minority Report.
www.ft.com/content/39d6...
One researcher compares it to the helpful disembodied hand Thing T Thing from The Addams Family, rather than the scary spider-like enforcers of Minority Report.
www.ft.com/content/39d6...
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In Toronto and Vancouver, households need 17-18 years of savings at 25% of income to afford a down payment, pricing out most under-40 workers.
Over 66% of middle-income earners ($40,000-$125,000) spend more than 30% of income on housing, forcing choices like long commutes or relocation.
Over 66% of middle-income earners ($40,000-$125,000) spend more than 30% of income on housing, forcing choices like long commutes or relocation.
January 16, 2026 at 8:55 PM
In Toronto and Vancouver, households need 17-18 years of savings at 25% of income to afford a down payment, pricing out most under-40 workers.
Over 66% of middle-income earners ($40,000-$125,000) spend more than 30% of income on housing, forcing choices like long commutes or relocation.
Over 66% of middle-income earners ($40,000-$125,000) spend more than 30% of income on housing, forcing choices like long commutes or relocation.
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Cycling enhances urban sustainability by reducing emissions and congestion while promoting health in cities.
Cycling cuts greenhouse gas emissions to zero and improves air quality by replacing car trips.
Cycling cuts greenhouse gas emissions to zero and improves air quality by replacing car trips.
January 15, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Cycling enhances urban sustainability by reducing emissions and congestion while promoting health in cities.
Cycling cuts greenhouse gas emissions to zero and improves air quality by replacing car trips.
Cycling cuts greenhouse gas emissions to zero and improves air quality by replacing car trips.
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Bryant Park in New York City transformed from an underutilized space into a flexible public hub with adaptable layouts for events and leisure, boosting surrounding businesses and social cohesion.
January 6, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Bryant Park in New York City transformed from an underutilized space into a flexible public hub with adaptable layouts for events and leisure, boosting surrounding businesses and social cohesion.