Cooling a Building Naturally: How Reflective Roofing Systems Reduce Heat Gain

A roof influences how a building handles heat every day. Reducing heat absorption at the roof surface changes how the ...
ABC17NEWS

Why leftover snow can often lead to cooler temperatures than models forecast

After the brutal cold this weekend, areas across Central Missouri are finally starting to experience at least some relief.
MyNorthwest.com

Locally-based organization says it has fastest solution to climate change

Many of the world’s top scientists are putting their heads together on climate change, but a new locally-based nonprofit believes it has the most efficient solution to cooling the Earth down. Founded ...
Optics

New illumination system aids inspection of reflective surfaces

Moritex has announced the new NPI Series Quartz Rod Line illumination system. Using proprietary technology the NPI system generates an extremely uniform line of light making camera inspection of ...
EurekAlert!

Reflective surfaces alleviate heatwaves

Climate change will make heatwaves more common, and continental areas and urban regions that become significantly warmer in summer will be particularly affected. Together with colleagues from ...
The Conversation

Lighter pavement really does cool cities when it’s done right

Hessam AzariJafari receives funding from MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub. Randolph E. Kirchain receives funding from the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub. When heat waves hit, people start looking for ...
Just Auto

General Motors gets grant for system for inspecting reflective surfaces using imaging assemblies

General Motors has been granted a patent for a system that inspects reflective surfaces using two imaging assemblies. The first captures depth information, while the second gathers contrast data. A ...