It’s common sense: When it’s hot outside, don’t put on a dark shirt—wear white instead. A team of researchers at Purdue University has put this common knowledge to work to figure out ways to cool ...

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If you've shopping for paint to spruce up your kitchen walls or cabinets then you might have heard of light reflective value, or perhaps you haven't and you're now wondering exactly why you need to ...

Cities across the U.S. have found relief from this summer’s record-setting heat with the help of technologies that shield roofs, pavement and other surfaces from the sun’s scorching rays. Some of ...

Researchers at Purdue University in Indiana have discovered a way to manufacture a new, super-reflective white paint that can help buildings keep cool without air conditioning. The innovation has the ...

What are the energy efficiency benefits of ceramic and reflective coatings? That question is explored in a HelloNation ...

The cool reflective paint keeps terraces from absorbing heat, which cools the surface below and reduces the need for more ...