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In 2007, Oak Ridge built a roof with phase-change material between foil layers; attic temperatures fell about 22°F, with utility savings estimated at 8%Developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, innovative attic technology utilizing phase change materials has proven to lower attic temperat...- Watch Video: Drivers rescued by raft after vehicles get stranded in flooded Newark, New Jersey roadsSevere thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flash flood warnings across the Tri-State area. Videos showed drivers being rescued on rafts af...
- Quote of the Day by Marie Curie: “Life is not easy for any of us... We must believe that we are...” — an enduring life lesson on perseverance, self-confidence, personal purpose, and why true human fulfillment requires honoring individual potential over submitting to inevitable adversity, by the Nobel Prize-winning scientistQuote of the Day by Marie Curie: “Life is not easy for any of us...” confronts the reality that hardship is a universal default, not a pers...
- In 1954, a meteorite crashed through an Alabama home and hit Ann Hodges - The rare cosmic event that made her the only confirmed meteorite victimThe year 1954 marked a peculiar chapter in history when Ann Hodges became the only verified person to be struck by a meteorite. As it crash...
- WhatsApp has a simple trick for finding old messages: Here’s how to quickly search your chats by dateWhatsApp offers a date search feature to locate old messages. This tool allows users to jump directly to a specific conversation day. The p...
- Closing the bathroom door while the exhaust fan runs: why a NIST researcher uses the method to pull moisture outsideAfter showering, it’s essential to close the bathroom door to allow exhaust fans to effectively expel moisture. This habit minimizes humid ...
- Running the bathroom fan after every shower: why experts say an extra 15 to 20 minutes can help reduce mold and mildew riskBathroom exhaust fans play a vital role in combating mold growth following showers. By simply leaving the fan running for 15 minutes post-s...
- Austrian researchers 3D-printed porous ceramic cubes for passive cooling; one water-filled prototype cooled nearby air by nearly 7°C without electricityResearchers from Austria have created groundbreaking 3D-printed ceramic cubes designed for passive cooling applications. Utilizing the prin...
- Quote of the day by Arthur Conan Doyle: 'For strange effects and extraordinary combinations we must go to life itself, which is...' - inspiring quote by writer known for creating detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson teaches life lessons on reality and why real life always surpasses fictionQuote of the day by Arthur Conan Doyle: Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, believed life itself held surprising stories. He fe...
- What psychologists say about your "Bad Memory": Why forgetting everyday details is actually your brain's smartest strategy for sharper focusWhat psychologists say about your bad memory might surprise you. You walk into a room and blank out. You hunt for keys in plain sight. Don'...
- Before turning your AC lower, try these 7 cooling tricks, including using a fanKeeping your air conditioner running efficiently involves simple maintenance tasks. Regularly cleaning or replacing your air filter ensures...
- How to remove years of dust from a bathroom exhaust fan in minutesDusty bathroom exhaust fans pose a significant fire risk and contribute to mold. Cleaning these fans is a quick and easy maintenance task f...
- A simple layer of aluminum foil beneath a roof can cut summer heat entering homes by up to 53%, researchers foundAttic heat gain significantly impacts home cooling costs during summer months. A thin layer of reflective aluminum foil can reduce this hea...
- Most people never think about roof color, but Berkeley Lab found swapping a dark roof for a reflective "cool roof" cuts a building's annual air-conditioning energy use by 5–20%Dark rooftops absorb sunlight, increasing home temperatures significantly. Reflective cool roofs bounce sunlight back, reducing cooling ene...
- Millions of Americans seal leaky air ducts with duct tape, but Berkeley Lab tested dozens of sealants and found duct tape was the only one that failed “reliably and often catastrophically,” while foil tape and mastic heldScientists tested sealants and found duct tape fails quickly. Cloth-backed duct tape deteriorated within days under extreme temperature cyc...
- People are covering their windows with aluminum foil to beat the heat, but does it really work?Millions of Americans are using aluminum foil on windows during a severe heatwave. This simple kitchen item reflects sunlight and reduces i...
- Quote of the Day by Anne Frank: “The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is…” - Timeless lessons on nature, healing, hope, and why the natural world remains humanity’s greatest source of comfort, by the Jewish victim of the Holocaust and author of The Diary of a Young GirlAnne Frank, writing from hiding, found solace in nature's enduring beauty as a remedy for fear and unhappiness. Her profound belief that co...
- A couple was chasing American dream until they realised it wasn’t making them happy, then they bought a Rs 12 lakh house in Italy that changed their idea of successAn American couple traded their fast-paced life for a serene Italian town, purchasing a two-storey home for approximately ₹12.2 lakh. Seeki...
- Built for cold, battered by heat, summer is bringing Europe to its kneesEurope is grappling with a devastating heatwave, claiming over 1,300 lives and straining medical facilities. The extreme temperatures highl...
- In France's historic heat wave, Paris' dreamy rooftops become a heat-trapping nightmareParisian attic dwellers face perilous conditions as a historic heatwave bakes the city. These top-floor apartments, often occupied by stude...
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