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Brazilian Researcher Develops Color-Changing Roof Tile to Reduce Air Conditioning Use by Up to 15%

Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 04/07/2026 at 22:17

Interesting facts

June 2026 Heatwave in France Depletes “Blanc de Meudon” as Residents Use Chalk Powder to Cool Homes by 3 to 7°C Without Air Conditioning

Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 29/06/2026 at 17:03

Interesting facts

A city has planted 880,000 trees and 2.5 million smaller plants since 2016, reduced the temperature by up to 3°C in some areas, and won an international award for using vegetation to combat urban heat in Colombia.

Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 20/06/2026 at 23:55

Science and Technology

With workers dying from heat at construction sites worldwide, a company has created a vest that cools the body by up to 15°C for 8 hours and is already used by Formula 1 drivers and workers in Brazil.

Noel Budeguer 10/06/2026 at 22:41

Science and Technology

Swiss nanodevice generates continuous electricity from the evaporation of saltwater, using a three-layer structure, silicon nanopillars, and the combined effect of heat and sunlight to produce autonomous energy for applications such as environmental sensors, wearables, and the Internet of Things.

Carla Teles 24/05/2026 at 18:54

Interesting facts

Intense sound of cicadas reveals curious behavior of the species and explains why this sound dominates the hottest days.

Caio Aviz 12/05/2026 at 11:38

Automotive

Temperature influences the performance of electrified vehicles: a new AAA study exposes the truth about cold and heat in electric and hybrid cars and reveals unexpected range losses in extreme situations.

Hilton Libório 11/05/2026 at 12:39

Interesting facts

While countries lose water in the heat and dispute land for energy, India places solar panels over irrigation canals to generate electricity, shade the water, and transform agricultural infrastructure into a clean power plant.

Flavia Marinho 09/05/2026 at 18:34

Science and Technology

Robots were placed in the depths of the ocean and discovered why Antarctica’s ice is melting non-stop.

Andriely Medeiros de Araújo 30/04/2026 at 08:20

Science and Technology

In a new study, Brazilian scientists reveal how heat can contribute to child malnutrition.

Ruth Rodrigues 19/04/2026 at 12:53

Science and Technology

Stronger than any pepper: Nigerian plant has a toxin that registers 16 billion units on the heat scale.

Fabio Lucas Carvalho 14/04/2026 at 15:11

Science and Technology

Princeton engineers create a flexible 3D-printed robot that eliminates motors and uses heat to perform complex movements.

Fabio Lucas Carvalho 10/04/2026 at 00:59

Brazilian Researcher Develops Color-Changing Roof Tile to Reduce Air Conditioning Use by Up to 15%

June 2026 Heatwave in France Depletes “Blanc de Meudon” as Residents Use Chalk Powder to Cool Homes by 3 to 7°C Without Air Conditioning

A city has planted 880,000 trees and 2.5 million smaller plants since 2016, reduced the temperature by up to 3°C in some areas, and won an international award for using vegetation to combat urban heat in Colombia.

With workers dying from heat at construction sites worldwide, a company has created a vest that cools the body by up to 15°C for 8 hours and is already used by Formula 1 drivers and workers in Brazil.

Swiss nanodevice generates continuous electricity from the evaporation of saltwater, using a three-layer structure, silicon nanopillars, and the combined effect of heat and sunlight to produce autonomous energy for applications such as environmental sensors, wearables, and the Internet of Things.

Intense sound of cicadas reveals curious behavior of the species and explains why this sound dominates the hottest days.

Temperature influences the performance of electrified vehicles: a new AAA study exposes the truth about cold and heat in electric and hybrid cars and reveals unexpected range losses in extreme situations.

While countries lose water in the heat and dispute land for energy, India places solar panels over irrigation canals to generate electricity, shade the water, and transform agricultural infrastructure into a clean power plant.

Robots were placed in the depths of the ocean and discovered why Antarctica’s ice is melting non-stop.

In a new study, Brazilian scientists reveal how heat can contribute to child malnutrition.

Stronger than any pepper: Nigerian plant has a toxin that registers 16 billion units on the heat scale.

Princeton engineers create a flexible 3D-printed robot that eliminates motors and uses heat to perform complex movements.

Finnish Man Buys Unwanted Island for a Bargain, Builds Home with Seven Trees and €400 Roof, Lives Off-Grid with Family in -35°C

South Korea Tows 18 Concrete Blocks Weighing Up to 48,000 Tons Over 36 km to Construct a 3.2 km Underwater Tunnel Between Busan and Geoje, Installed Nearly 50 Meters Deep

Indian Driver Spends 14 Years Digging 10-Meter Tunnel Through Mountain to Connect Isolated Village to the World

Man Who Spent 27 Years Cleaning Classrooms in Louisiana Becomes Principal of the Same School at 39

Indian Teens Win National Geographic Award at Google Science Fair for Using Common Sour Fruit to Naturally Coagulate Rubber in 6 Hours, Reducing Production Time by 10 Hours

Nigeria Dumps 120 Million Tons of Sand into Atlantic to Build Massive City with 8.4 km Sea Wall for Protection Against Ocean Waves and Erosion

China’s masterstroke: a plant capable of regrowing even when buried by sand helps to recover more than 7,300 hectares of desert with 5 million seedlings, roots over 10 meters deep, and rainfall below 150 mm per year.