The ``world's whitest paint'' with a light reflectance of 98.1%, developed by the research team of Professor Shulin Luang of Purdue University's Department of Mechanical Engineering, has almost the ...

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 ...

Driving at night might be a scary challenge for a new driver, but with hours of practice it soon becomes second nature. For self-driving cars, however, practice may not be enough because the lidar ...

When winter drops over northern Finland, drivers prepare for a familiar problem that goes far beyond slippery roads. Reindeer roam freely across long, unlit highways, and in the dark months it’s hard ...

Warm whites, greige, and beige brighten dark rooms without feeling harsh or cold. Soft tones like blush, sage, and pale blue reflect light and add warmth and character. Light-reflective paint makes ...

White cars can be boring. So Toyota created a colored paint that also reflects light and keeps the car cooler on hot days. The new coating can affect the temperature by nine degrees, Toyota says. BY ...