Sorry, sunlight. A new paint in development is designed to bounce the sun's rays off of metal surfaces, such as those on buildings or military ships. The coating ...

The sun’s harsh rays don’t just turn metal surfaces into flying pans, they can also accelerate deterioration and corrosion, and make it harder to keep structures cool. So researchers at Johns Hopkins ...

We’ve all been there: You put your hand on a metal surface like a bench, slide or even a smartphone on a brilliantly sunny day, only to find that it's too hot to touch. An intriguing piece of research ...

The HistorianOf all the extinct trades and crafts practiced in the 19th century, probably none is more obscure than reverse glass painting. Yet even this little known art was mastered in the 20th ...

Whether it’s slides at playgrounds or roofs of houses, there are some things that you just don’t want to heat up in the sun. Not only does it make them uncomfortable to touch, but it also causes them ...

Many homeowners love installing frosted windows, and they definitely have their share of advantages. Frosted windows can block UV rays and diffuse harsh sunlight in areas such as entryways, kitchens, ...