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Electric car cloak can be used to build habitats on Mars
Electric car cloak can be used to build habitats on Mars
Scientists have invented a cloak inspired by Roman mythology that can cool anything it covers during the day and warm it up at night. The Janus thermal cloak, named after the two-faced Roman god Janus, could be used in everything from electric cars to space craft, with the researchers claiming it could even be used to build off-planet colonies on the Moon and Mars. “The thermal cloak is like clothes for vehicles, buildings, spacecrafts, or even extraterrestrial habitats to keep cool in summer and warm in winter,” said Kehang Cui, a materials scientist at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, who was involved in the research. “The cloak works basically the same way the Earth cools down, through relative cooling. The Earth is covered by the atmosphere, and the atmosphere is transparent to a certain range of electromagnetic energy we radiate.” The futuristic material, made of silica and aluminium, is able to achieve the heating and cooling effect passively, without the need for any outside energy. Covering electric vehicles in the cloak helps to cool them 8°C on a hot day and warm them 6.8°C on a cold night, helping to prevent deterioration of the battery. “This is the first time that we could achieve warming above the ambient temperature by almost 7°C during winter nights,” said Professor Cui. “This is also kind of surprising to us – there’s no energy input or sunshine and we can still get warming.” A study detailing the research, titled ‘Scalable and durable Janus thermal cloak for all-season passive thermal regulation’, was published in the scientific journal Device on Tuesday. Read More Record-breaking sugar battery could supercharge transition to renewable energy
2023-07-11 23:27
Best headphones for kids: Comfort, safety, and durability win every time
Best headphones for kids: Comfort, safety, and durability win every time
These days, raising kids means being inundated with technology. Everywhere you turn, there’s a little
2023-07-29 17:51
Make file transfers seamless with a 4-in-1 compact flash drive for $21
Make file transfers seamless with a 4-in-1 compact flash drive for $21
TL;DR: As of May 26, the 4-in-1 Smart Flash Drive is on sale for $20.99
2023-05-26 17:48
These Twitch Streamers Are All About The Good Inclusive Vibes
These Twitch Streamers Are All About The Good Inclusive Vibes
When we started Refinery29 Twitch almost a year ago, we knew we wanted to use it not only to provide a fun, safe space for women and non-binary folks to share in their love of gaming, but also to spotlight the pros, gamers, and streamers who are pushing the status quo in the industry both online and IRL. But with a vast world of content creators competing for attention on Twitch alone, finding streamers who you love can be a challenge.
2023-08-22 01:47
The Finals Open Beta: Is it Cross-Platform?
The Finals Open Beta: Is it Cross-Platform?
The Finals is back for an Open Beta free for everyone, including console players who'd previously been excluded.
2023-10-27 00:45
Grab two technicolored charging cables for under $40
Grab two technicolored charging cables for under $40
TL;DR: Through June 11, you can pick up a two-pack of rainbow MFi-certified Lightning cables
2023-06-06 23:26
Amazon’s Answer to ChatGPT Seen as Incomplete
Amazon’s Answer to ChatGPT Seen as Incomplete
Amazon.com Inc.’s cloud customers are clamoring to get their hands on the ChatGPT-style technology the company unveiled six
2023-05-24 22:46
Maine Lawmakers Approve Bill to Boost Offshore Wind Development
Maine Lawmakers Approve Bill to Boost Offshore Wind Development
Maine moved a step closer to becoming the East Coast’s first floating offshore wind location after lawmakers approved
2023-07-27 03:24
Gran Turismo 7 is getting 7 new cars in a 'big update'
Gran Turismo 7 is getting 7 new cars in a 'big update'
A new update for 'Gran Turismo 7' will bring seven new cars.
2023-10-30 20:26
India to lure manufacturers with electronics repair pilot project
India to lure manufacturers with electronics repair pilot project
By Munsif Vengattil NEW DELHI India will start a pilot project this week to establish itself as an
2023-05-30 18:23
Kai Cenat unveils trailer for debut film inspired by 'Rush Hour' starring his Japanese friend Ray, psyched fans call it 'sick'
Kai Cenat unveils trailer for debut film inspired by 'Rush Hour' starring his Japanese friend Ray, psyched fans call it 'sick'
Kai Cenat revealed that he will soon release his short film. Read on to know the release date and where to watch it
2023-08-24 15:58
Must-Watch: The Most-Streamed TV Shows and Movies This Week
Must-Watch: The Most-Streamed TV Shows and Movies This Week
Reelgood.com helps people find out whether the TV shows and movies they want to watch
2023-05-26 23:55