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Paint me cool: scientists reveal roof coating that can reduce surface temperatures up to 6C on hot days (www.theguardian.com)

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Journal : https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202519108

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[–] seathru@lemmy.sdf.org 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDRnEm-B3AI

Interesting DIY video on the subject.

[–] Ageroth@reddthat.com 3 points 1 week ago

I love that guys channel, he does some crazy cool stuff with things you can easily source as an at home consumer.
I think my favorites are making cooling fibers with a cotton candy machine and the micro-camper build he did on a zero turn lawn mower.

[–] YetAnotherNerd@sopuli.xyz 8 points 1 week ago

6 degrees below ambient is pretty damn impressive.

[–] PM_ME_VINTAGE_30S@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 1 week ago

Yes I would like to paint my entire body with this

No I will not be taking questions