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 ...

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 ...

White or reflective paint is more effective at cooling cities than covering roofs in solar panels or greenery, scientists say, and could offer some relief on extremely hot summer days. Two separate ...

In 2020, scientists at Purdue University developed a new super-white acrylic paint that reflects 95.5 percent of sunlight. Since then, they’ve made it even whiter, with a new formula that has ...

AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — For 20-year-old Mayank Yadav, riding a crowded bus in the summer months in this western Indian city can be like sitting in an oven. That makes it a treat when he steps off and ...

A project to measure how reflective paint reduces indoor temperatures is delivering tangible benefits across Africa The brick house Sylvia shares in a Western Cape township on the outskirts of Cape ...

Smart home climate control is evolving beyond connected thermostats to include new innovations like heat-reflective paints and passive cooling inspired by nature. Highly rated smart thermostats from ...

Shanae LaSalle Munford, of Elk Grove, walks through DoCo with water after running errands during record-breaking heat as downtown Sacramento reaches 116 degrees Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, according to ...