A new kind of paint might be the key to cooling homes in humid climes like Singapore. Researchers based in the island country ...

Buildings coated in a cement-based paint that “sweats” could help keep communities cool during the hottest days of the year.

The paint replenishes its water supply by absorbing rain and water vapor. Its porous structure holds the water and then ...

For centuries, the Mona Lisa has mesmerized viewers with her mysterious smile, captivating the imaginations of art lovers, ...

Scientists may be underestimating how plants will respond to rising global temperatures when they study hot summers but not ...

A new cement-based paint can cool down the building by sweating off the heat. The cooling paint, named CCP-30, was designed ...

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Advancements in paint technology have transformed the industry, introducing smart paints that interact dynamically with their surroundings. Thermochromic paints change colour in response to ...

Technologies to enforce the Australian government's social media ban for under 16s are "private, robust and effective." ...

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A team of scientists has shown that painting zebra stripes on cattle reduces the biting flies landing on them by more than 50 ...