A roof paint that can cool your home and pull fresh water straight out of the air? It's within reach, as scientists scale up ...
In this Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010 file photo, a coating of Acrymax is applied to the roof of a rowhouse in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing ...
Brilliantly whitewashed houses are a familiar sight in hot countries, from Morocco to Greece. In fact, white-painted roofs “have been used to cool buildings for centuries”, said The Guardian. But ...
As more and more consumers are hit with ever-increasing electricity bills, one simple solution could make a significant ...
A new paint-like coating developed by researchers reflects 97% of sunlight and passively collects water, potentially cooling homes and providing a sustainable water source.
Researchers at the University of Sydney and start-up Dewpoint Innovations have developed a nanoengineered polymer paint-like ...
Scientists in Australia have developed a remarkable new paint-like coating that can keep buildings cool and collect fresh ...