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In 2025, Monash researchers developed a self-adaptive microporous ceramic; daytime cooling reached 19.5°C below ambient while nighttime overcooling was limited to 3.3°C- In 2023, CUHK researchers milled glass bubbles for 5 minutes before mixing cooling paint; solar reflectivity rose from 75.8% to 95.8% during field tests at noon
- In 1990, NASA sent a X-ray telescope into space on Space Shuttle Columbia for the first time to perform observations of galactic and extragalactic objects: What was BBXRT?
- In 2021, Berkeley Lab made a roof coating that switches at 67°C. Today, it beats existing coatings in 12 of 15 US climate zones, cutting household electricity use 10%Installing TARC could help the average U.S. household reduce electricity consumption by up to 10 percent annually. Another advantage of TAR...01 Sep, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
- In 1995, Florida researchers coated a Cocoa Beach school roof white; over the following year, chiller energy use fell 10%, saving 13,000 kWh, while peak demand fell 35%A study conducted in Florida revealed that white roofs can drastically lower cooling costs, marking a significant achievement in the realm ...01 Sep, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
- City University of Hong Kong built a radiative-cooling ceramic tile reflecting 99.6% of sunlight; field tests found it about 5°C cooler than standard tilesResearchers developed a new ceramic tile inspired by beetles. This tile reflects 99.6% of sunlight and releases absorbed heat effectively. ...01 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- Columbia Engineering built a pigment-free paint filled with microscopic air pores; it stayed 6°C below surrounding air during hot desert tests in ArizonaResearchers at Columbia University and Purdue University have unveiled an experimental paint-like coating that can cool surfaces to tempera...31 Aug, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
- Those black dots around your car’s windshield aren’t decoration; the ceramic frit helps protect the adhesive from UV light and reduces heat-related distortionThe small black dots you see on windshields are known as frit, consisting of a ceramic enamel that is fused into the glass. This frit serve...31 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
- In 2019, Buffalo scientists coated aluminum film with a cooling polymer; a small prototype cooled an enclosed box by 11°F by day and 20°F at nightScientists have engineered a cost-effective film utilizing aluminum foil combined with a polymer layer. This innovative film actively cools...30 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- In 2020, researchers tested a self-moistening hydrogel mat under solar panels; it cooled them by at least 10°C and boosted output by up to 19%New research introduces a cooling gel for solar panels. This gel absorbs moisture at night and releases it as vapor during the day. The coo...29 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- In 2023, Princeton researchers tested a naturally ventilated cooling box; it stayed below outdoor air while using radiative cooling and buoyancy-driven airflowResearchers have unveiled a groundbreaking cooling technique designed for buildings that eliminates the need for traditional air conditioni...29 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- In a 2025 study, Penn State researchers tested porous PMMA sheets that reflected 96.4% of sunlight; a test box stayed 14.7°F cooler than the outdoor airInnovative researchers have crafted a groundbreaking porous plastic sheet that cools without any electrical input. By reflecting sunlight a...29 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- Why does a microwave door have a metal mesh? The tiny holes are doing something importantThe metal mesh found on microwave doors serves an essential safety role. The small perforations allow for visibility while effectively bloc...28 Aug, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
- Dolly Parton’s Net Worth: How the country music icon built an estimated $650 million fortune and who could eventually inherit itDolly Parton built a vast business empire and amassed a significant fortune. Her legacy includes Dollywood, Sandollar Productions, and a su...26 Aug, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
- As a child, Dolly Parton was mocked for wearing a coat made from rags. Years later, she turned that painful humiliation into one of her most famous songsDolly Parton, who died at 80 in Nashville on August 25, came from a poor Tennessee family and often drew from her childhood experiences in ...26 Aug, 2026, 02.22 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Dolly Parton: “If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader.”Dolly Parton, the cherished 80-year-old country music legend, has sadly left us. Her extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to becomi...26 Aug, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
- Illinois researchers tested a passive cooling film in Houston; treated metal roofs measured more than 40°F cooler in direct sunlightAs American summers heat up, public health risks escalate, prompting researchers to create an innovative coating that cools metal roofs by ...25 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- In 2019, University of Maryland researchers stripped lignin from wood; the resulting cooling material stayed 12°F cooler than natural wood in an Arizona testScientists developed engineered wood to reflect sunlight and release heat. This material stayed cooler than natural wood when exposed to su...25 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Europe turned railway tracks white during extreme heat; the low-cost solution tackles a problem hidden in the steelEuropean transport systems are grappling with the impact of rising extreme heatwaves. To combat this, railway tracks are being coated in wh...23 Aug, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
- A reflective roof coating reduced peak roof temperature by 14.1°C and indoor temperature by 2.4°C; later research found evaporative cooling could add further benefitsInnovative roofing technologies are changing the game for building temperature regulation. By utilizing white reflective coatings, sunlight...19 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
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