Infrared heat is all the rage—and it may really come with health benefits
It’s showing potential in easing chronic pain, improving mobility, and boosting mental health. Here’s what you need to know ...
Interesting Engineering on MSN5d
Rice develops new catalyst that uses light, not heat, to produce green hydrogen
Rice University has developed a catalyst that enables emissions-free hydrogen production by using light instead of heat to ...
Phys.org27d
Nuclear fusion energy requires heat- and radiation-resilient materials to be reliable, says nuclear engineer
Fusion reactors aim to reproduce on Earth what happens in the core of the sun, where very light elements merge and release energy in the process. Engineers can harness this energy to heat water ...
The Conversation29d
To make nuclear fusion a reliable energy source one day, scientists will first need to design heat- and radiation-resilient materials
Fusion reactors aim to reproduce on Earth what happens in the core of the Sun, where very light elements merge and release energy in the process. Engineers can harness this energy to heat water ...
BBC13d
Where does energy come from?
Heat energy from the Sun is absorbed by everything on Earth, including us. While light energy from the sun makes things visible (if you've got your eyes open). People have invented ways to ...
Architectural Digest24d
ENERGY STAR Window Ratings Explained (2024)
Roughly 30% of a home’s total energy use is wasted due to heat ... Blocking solar heat also means less natural light, so homeowners in cold climates may want to opt for windows with a higher ...
Science Daily2d
Solar Energy News
Oct. 17, 2024 — A research team is exploring new battery technologies for grid energy storage. The team's recent results suggest that iron, when treated with the ... Let There Be Light ...
Interesting Engineering29d
Write with heat, erase with light: New tech could revolutionize data storage
Researchers from the Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a new molecular photoswitch that can be activated by both light and heat ... “For example, the energy difference between ...
verywellhealth25d
Red Light Therapy Benefits and Risks
A red light therapy device sends low-intensity red and near-infrared light deep into the body’s cells to promote healing. It doesn't use heat and is considered noninvasive ... it's soaked up by cell ...
BBC Gardeners' World25d
The best heated propagators for nurturing your plants in 2024
Whether you’re starting seeds off in the cold, winter months, encouraging cuttings to root or raising tender plants originally from warmer climates, a constant heat source ... Using even less energy ...
Yahoo10h
A quick return to school and light exercise may help kids recover from concussions
Days after, Karter still had a headache, dizziness, and sensitivity to light and noise. Karter rested for a week and a half ...
techexplorist10d
Researchers use wood to capture body heat for energy generation
Whenever a body engages in physical activity, muscles break down nutrients like fats and glucose for energy. This process ...