Down vs. Synthetic Insulation: The Science of Staying Warm. Here’s What You Need to Know. Down and synthetic fill are used in ...

Most polymers -- materials made of long, chain-like molecules -- are very good insulators for both heat and electricity. But scientists have now found a way to transform the most widely used polymer, ...

A perfect insulator, or a material that reflects heat while absorbing none of it, has been created by scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Sandia National Laboratories. Besides ...

CR's guide to home insulation will help you decide where and how to install the right type of insulation for the best results ...

Is your laptop or phone overheating? Newly engineered plastic could lead to self-cooling casings for common electronics. Plastics are excellent insulators, meaning they can efficiently trap heat -- a ...

This new form of plastic could prevent laptops, mobile phones, and other electronics from overheating. Plastics are excellent insulators, meaning they efficiently trap heat—a quality that is an ...

Heat is an interesting form of energy. Not only does it sustain life, make us comfortable and help us prepare our food, but understanding its properties is key to many fields of scientific research.

Next to under-performing insulation, drafts from your windows and doors can be another cause for a cold home. Sealing these ...

A University of Michigan-led team has discovered quantum oscillations within an insulator’s bulk, overturning conventional understanding of material behavior and hinting at a mysterious “new duality” ...

CAMBRIDGE, MASS.--Plastics are excellent insulators, meaning they can efficiently trap heat - a quality that can be an advantage in something like a coffee cup sleeve. But this insulating property is ...