The ``world's whitest paint'' with a light reflectance of 98.1%, developed by the research team of Professor Shulin Luang of Purdue University's Department of Mechanical Engineering, has almost the ...

Volvo is known for making cars packed with safety features but it’s a low-tech safety solution for cyclists that has proved a surprising success. The car manufacturer teamed up with a Sweden-based ...

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 ...

High up on the top floor of a run-down industrial brick building in Charlestown sits Emily Thibodeau’s workshop. It takes but one good look around to see this is not your posh, Kendall Square-inspired ...

Henry Ford famously said a customer can have a car in "any color that he wants, as long as it is black." But black on self-driving cars could be deadly. That can help explain why the May Mobility self ...

White paint, pale colours, and soft neutrals will help spread the sunshine around your room. Higher reflective paint finishes ...

AkzoNobel, the paint, coatings and specialty chemical company, has developed exterior wall paints that reflect more infrared light to reduce heat absorption and reduce energy consumption.With this ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. With the issue of cyclist safety finally garnering a significant public profile, manufacturer Volvo has developed a product that will ...

The fundamental challenge in designing durable infrared-reflective coatings is achieving the ideal combination of both high reflectivity and durability. Satisfying these competing demands is ...

Warm whites, greige, and beige brighten dark rooms without feeling harsh or cold. Soft tones like blush, sage, and pale blue reflect light and add warmth and character. Light-reflective paint makes ...

Whether it’s slides at playgrounds or roofs of houses, there are some things that you just don’t want to heat up in the sun. Not only does it make them uncomfortable to touch, but it also causes them ...