Reducing the engine noise in cars to an environmentally-acceptable standard consists in layering or stacking heavy materials, such as asphalt, on the floor of the car to absorb the sound. But it is a ...

In a renewed push to find materials that will make next-generation power grids and other critical data and electric transmission infrastructure more efficient and more reliable, scientists are looking ...

Smart home technology has moved beyond novelty: by automating heating, lighting, appliances and window coverings, modern ...

J.D.: It is not only extremely old houses that are not energy efficient. Most houses built before the early 1970s lack many of the efficiency features and designs that are considered commonplace in ...

In a recent article in Advanced Functional Materials, researchers explored the growing shift from traditional bulk insulation materials to advanced porous structures made from micro and nanofibers.

Rising global construction activity and emphasis on energy-efficient buildings fuel demand for advanced and eco-friendly ...

The HVAC insulation market focuses on materials and techniques used to insulate heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, aiming for better energy efficiency and eco-friendliness. This ...

How smart tariffs change the real cost of running your heating - Smart energy tariffs promise cheaper electricity, but whether they reduce your heating bills depends on when you use power and how your ...