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EFFECTS OF HEAT IN PARKED CARS
A parked car can reach 117 degrees on a mild 72-degree day, and the study that measured it found that cracking the windows made no meaningful difference to the final temperature inside at all- Millions of Americans crank a fan when the heat spikes, but the CDC and EPA warn that above the mid-90s, a fan stops cooling you and can actually push your body temperature up
- Scientists explain why aluminum foil 'comes alive' near induction cooktops, and it has nothing to do with magnetism
- 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...14 Jul, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- Heat Dome vs Heatwave: Key differences explained and why they matterHeat domes are atmospheric patterns causing prolonged extreme heat events. Heatwaves describe the actual period of unusually hot weather ex...14 Jul, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
- Have you been using aluminum foil the wrong way? The shiny side vs dull side truth explainedAluminum foil shiny side vs dull side: The shiny and dull sides of regular aluminum foil cook food equally well. Manufacturing processes cr...13 Jul, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
- 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...13 Jul, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- 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...13 Jul, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- UBS initiates coverage on CarTrade Tech with Buy rating, sees 42% upside. 4 reasons whyUBS has initiated coverage on CarTrade Tech with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 4,000, implying a 42% upside from current levels. Th...13 Jul, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
- What is CAR T-cell therapy? The 'living drug' that helped Sam Neill become cancer freeAcclaimed actor Sam Neill, famous for his Jurassic Park role, has passed away. His family confirmed his death on Monday, July 13, in Sydney...13 Jul, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
- Kansas parents arrested after allegedly leaving 6 kids, including infants, in hot car with near-100 degree temperature outside restaurantTwo parents were arrested in Salina, Kansas, for child endangerment. They allegedly left six children, including two infants, in a hot car....13 Jul, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
- Heat wave smashes records across central USA severe heat wave gripped the central United States, setting new temperature records. Salt Lake City and Billings experienced unprecedente...13 Jul, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
- 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...11 Jul, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
- Line your ironing board with foil? The time-saving reason might surprise youIroning can take time, especially when dealing with stubborn wrinkles, but a simple aluminum foil hack may help make the task more efficien...11 Jul, 2026, 01.18 AM IST
- India among 4 countries with largest number of cities at-risk from extreme heat, analysis findsIndia, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Ghana host many cities at extreme heat risk. Over ninety-five percent of these at-risk cities are in Asia and...10 Jul, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
- These windows keep homes cool by 5°C: Scientists develop special glass that reduces AC use and electricity billsNew transparent cooling technologies are being developed for windows. These advanced coatings reflect unwanted solar heat while allowing in...09 Jul, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
- US issues heat, flood and air quality alerts across multiple states after Fourth of July storms; check if it affects your regionSevere weather is impacting multiple US states following Fourth of July storms. Dangerous heat advisories are in effect for the Mid-Atlanti...06 Jul, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
- July 4 heatwave in US: Extreme heat threatens fireworks celebrations, travel plans and FIFA World Cup matches. Here's what you need to knowJuly 4 heatwave: A severe heatwave is gripping millions across the US, threatening July 4th celebrations with record-breaking temperatures ...03 Jul, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
- Do windshield sunshades really work? Here’s how much cooler they make your carParked cars can become dangerously hot, reaching deadly temperatures quickly due to the greenhouse effect. Windshield sunshades offer a sim...01 Jul, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
- Stanford researchers say your car heats up to 40 degrees in an hour, and does a sunshade solution work?A parked car can become dangerously hot, even on cooler days, with interior temperatures soaring by 40 degrees Fahrenheit in just an hour. ...29 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
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