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In 1991, researchers coated a Merritt Island home’s green-gray shingle roof with reflective material; the shingles reached about 110°F after treatmentDark roofs tend to soak up heat from the sun, resulting in higher air conditioning demands and costs. Utilizing reflective roofing material...- Since 2016, San Antonio has replaced dark roofs on low-income homes with reflective shingles; the program was linked to lower attic temperatures and electricity useSan Antonio has launched an innovative project to replace traditional dark roofs with energy-efficient reflective roofing. This initiative ...
- 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...
- The Rudan Brothers surprise Canadian couple with free roof repair, then transform entire home after learning wife is battling two forms of cancerThe Rudan Brothers set out to repair a Canadian couple’s damaged roof for free but decided to transform their entire home after learning th...
- Quote of the day by Ashton Kutcher: "When I was 13, I had my first..." — Inspiring life lesson from a timeless quote on hard work, perseverance, humility, career growth and why ordinary jobs can shape the path to unexpected success, by the actor and entrepreneur known for That ’70s ShowQuote of the day by Ashton Kutcher, “When I was 13, I had my first job with my dad...” focuses on the value of hard work and starting small...
- Americans discard about 15 million tons of asphalt roof shingles a year, but old roofs can be ground up and put straight back into the roads people drive onMillions of tons of asphalt shingles are disposed of annually in the United States. These old roofing materials can be processed into recyc...
- 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...
- Want to stop hiccups? Doctors share a simple trick that may help get rid of themHiccups result from diaphragm spasms and vocal cord closures. Common triggers include eating quickly and drinking carbonated beverages. Per...
- 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...
- Shingles vaccine may offer unexpected protection against heart, stroke, and eye complications, study findsShingrix vaccine shows promise beyond preventing shingles. A study indicates it may reduce stroke and heart attack risks. It also protects ...
- GSK rolls out its Shingles vaccine in IndiaThe adult vaccine recommended for people aged 50 years and above, provides protection against shingles - a disease associated with debilita...
- Turning 50 soon? Get a colonoscopy, bump up retirement savings & other things to improve your well-beingA colonoscopy is a routine inpatient procedure that uses a scope to examine the rectum and colon.
- Turning 50? Here are 4 things you can do to improve your health and well-beingThere are four things in particular that take on greater importance when you turn 50 – and that go beyond general health advice that’s bene...
- Two rare shipwrecks near ‘Isle of Wight’ get protected statusThe two shipwrecks were discovered to belong to the 17th and 18th centuries. The wrecks were among the 240 additions to the National Herita...
- GSK gets regulatory nod to launch shingles vaccine in IndiaPiyali Mukherjee, vice president and head of global medical affairs, vaccines, at GSK said the virus is there in 90% of adults and whenever...
- Covid vaccine doesn't cause monkeypox: Busting common myths about this ailmentMonkeypox was given its name because it was first discovered in a group of macaques in 1958
- Roofing Shingles: Their types, applications and prices in IndiaRoofing shingles increase the longevity of all kinds of structures, provide due protection and enhance the looks of buildings in urban and ...
- Strides Shasun gets USFDA nod for pain relieving drugAccording to IMS data, the US market for this product is approximately $22 million with two generic players. The product will be launched i...
- MSD brings shingles vaccine to boost India offeringIn extreme cases, shingles can also result in pneumonia, hearing problems, blindness, encephalitis (brain inflammation) and death.
- Herpes or shingles, the pain always tinglesIf Chicken pox is a disease of children then herpes zoster (HZ) (shingles) is a disease of elders.
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