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RADIATIVE COOLING FILM
In 2017, CU Boulder engineers turned glass microspheres into a 50-microliter film; 10 to 20 square meters of it could help cool a family-sized house- Columbia Engineering built a pigment-free paint filled with microscopic air pores; it stayed 6°C below surrounding air during hot desert tests in Arizona
- Illinois researchers tested a passive cooling film in Houston; treated metal roofs measured more than 40°F cooler in direct sunlight
- In 1973, Skylab lost its heat shield and reached 130°F; NASA cooled the station with a parasol built from fishing rods and foil-like fabricIn 1973, Skylab, the United States' first space station, suffered from overheating just after its launch. Ingenious engineers quickly came ...22 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Stanford ran water beneath mirror-like rooftop panels; they cooled it 3–5°C below the surrounding air by sending heat into spaceResearchers at Stanford have created innovative panels that cool water exclusively using sunlight and mirrors. These panels effectively ref...21 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Placing aluminium foil on windows: How this simple home trick works, its benefits and the right way to use it to keep rooms cooler in summersUsing aluminum foil to cover windows can efficiently reflect sunlight and minimize heat accumulation indoors. This budget-friendly trick se...19 Aug, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
- In 2024, scientists built a window that kept a model house about 7°C cooler, without electricity or blocking the viewEngineers in South Korea have developed an innovative smart window that cools spaces sans electricity. This remarkable glass not only refle...19 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- Why emergency blankets look like giant sheets of foil; a thin metallic coating reflects radiant heat toward the bodyEmergency blankets are designed to reflect radiant heat, effectively helping to maintain body warmth. This innovative technology has its ro...18 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- Purdue University created paint so white that a coated surface stayed 8°F below the surrounding air at noonPurdue University researchers developed an ultra-white paint reflecting nearly all sunlight. This innovative paint keeps surfaces cooler th...05 Aug, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- Can chalk replace air conditioning? France is putting the idea to the testFrance is experiencing a surge in demand for crushed chalk as a cooling solution. This traditional cleaning powder is applied to windows, r...30 Jul, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
- Penguin feathers inspired a "living skin" material that could slash energy bills in buildingsResearchers have developed a revolutionary thin film inspired by penguin feathers that passively switches between heating and cooling modes...04 Jun, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- Ana de Armas moves on fast — spotted cozying up to hunky mystery man after Tom Cruise splitAna de Armas isn't wasting any time following her speculated split from Tom Cruise, as she was captured shopping in Los Angeles with a very...13 Nov, 2025, 06.09 PM IST
- Delhi's National Science Centre: Press a button.....learn about nuclear powerThe National Science Centre has launched its revamped Hall of Nuclear Power, a 7,000-square-foot interactive gallery designed to educate vi...06 Jun, 2025, 09.14 PM IST
- A 1,000-X-ray blob: Why Chernobyl’s Elephant’s Foot still terrifies scientistsNearly four decades after the Chernobyl disaster, the remnants of Reactor No. 4, especially the Elephant’s Foot—a dense, highly radioactive...13 May, 2025, 12.16 AM IST
- Hold that pose, its sheer swag will carry you through the agesDikec, a handsome middle-aged man with salt and pepper hair who looks like a repository of 1,001 dad jokes, stands there in his Sunday crum...19 Oct, 2024, 10.32 PM IST
- Zelenskyy hails Ukraine's soldiers from a symbolic Black Sea island to mark 500 days of warSpeaking from Snake Island, Zelenskyy honored the Ukrainian soldiers who fought for the island and all other defenders of the country, sayi...08 Jul, 2023, 11.35 PM IST
- 6 Best Aviator Sunglasses for MenInvest in the most versatile and fashionable accessories for men that look stylish and act as a protective shield for the eyes from UV radi...04 Jan, 2023, 08.19 PM IST
- Dress like a rockstar: How this creative partnership yielded some whacky yet glorious outfitsThe pair met and became BFFs in 2000.18 Nov, 2022, 04.36 PM IST
- This plastic film can kill Covid virus. UK scientists develop cost-effective self-sterilising sheetThe researchers tested the film for anti-viral activity using four different viruses.15 Sep, 2022, 06.47 PM IST
- Soon, smart windows to control heat and lightResearchers are developing new smart windows that could allow people to control the heat and sunlight entering their houses.23 Jul, 2015, 06.29 PM IST
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