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Chemistry: Thermodynamics
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Gold-based passive heating for eyewear - Gold-Based Passive Heating for Eyewear: A Revolutionary Technology      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Researchers have developed a new transparent gold nanocoating that harnesses sunlight to heat the le...

Energy: Alternative Fuels
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Passive cooling system could benefit off-grid locations - Passive Cooling System Could Benefit Off-Grid Locations      (via sciencedaily.com) 

A new passive cooling system relies on evaporation and radiation and requires no electricity. The de ...

Geoscience: Environmental Issues
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New test chamber created to find better ways to keep people cool      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A shipping container that can test passive cooling systems could help researchers and builders find ...

Chemistry: Thermodynamics
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Thermal cloak passively keeps electric vehicles cool in the summer and warm in the winter      (via sciencedaily.com) 

When an electric vehicle is parked outside, its temperature can swing wildly from day to night and s...

Chemistry: Thermodynamics Engineering: Nanotechnology Offbeat: General Physics: General Physics: Optics
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'Hot' new form of microscopy examines materials using evanescent waves      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A team of researchers has built a prototype microscope that does not rely on backscattered radiation...

Environmental: General Geoscience: Environmental Issues
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Companies ignoring climate risks get punished by markets, new study reveals      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Companies that proactively manage climate risks boost their valuations, while those with a passive s ...

Physics: Optics
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Butterfly-inspired films create vibrant colors while passively cooling objects      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

New films inspired by butterfly wings circumvent the heating effect usually experienced by colored o...

Computer Science: General
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Interactive screen use reduces sleep time in kids      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

While screen time is generally known to affect sleep, new research suggests that interactive engagem...

Physics: Acoustics and Ultrasound
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Compact speaker systems direct sound efficiently - Compact Speaker Systems: Directing Sound Efficiently      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Researchers have developed three designs for compact speaker systems that control the direction of s...

Biology: Marine Ecology: Sea Life
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Protected sex: Grouper mating calls in marine managed areas      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Groupers produce distinct sounds associated with courtship, territoriality or reproduction. An auton...

Environmental: General
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Smart optimization paves the way for improved silicon solar cell performance      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Bayesian optimization (BO) can help determine the optimal deposition conditions for high-performance...

Computer Science: General Environmental: General Geoscience: Environmental Issues
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Researchers use AI, Google street view to predict household energy costs on large scale      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

An interdisciplinary team of experts has found a way to use artificial intelligence to analyze a hou...

Energy: Batteries Energy: Technology Physics: Acoustics and Ultrasound
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Sound-powered sensors stand to save millions of batteries      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Researchers are developing a new type of sensor that reacts to certain sound waves, causing it to vi...