From the outside, firefighter response gear doesn't look terribly high-tech. The coats, pants, gloves and boots don’t differ much from regular versions of the same items. But the makeup of this ...

Ceramics are versatile materials, as they’re not only known for their heat resistance, but also their strong qualities that make the materials perfect for pottery, armor, and various other consumer ...

Scientists have created a heat-resistant thermal emitter that could significantly improve solar cell efficiency. The novel component is designed to convert heat from the sun into infrared light that ...

With all the options out there, choosing the right type of pavers for your yard can be tough. Though you'll want pavers that suit the aesthetic of your garden, it's crucial to consider what the pavers ...

The majority of the £1.3m investment has come from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund and Midlands Engine Investment Fund II, through their respective fund managers Maven Capital ...

Two University of Missouri-Rolla researchers are working to better prepare the military against attacks by improving the materials for missile components such as nozzles. Two University of ...

Kevlar and Twaron are famously tough materials, but there’s a bit of a trade-off to be made between strength, heat resistance and weight. Now, researchers have created a new nanofiber version of the ...

Steel plates placed over hot ground cracks on Highway 130 are holding up, but the state Department of Transportation is having heat-resistant concrete made just in case the situation changes. “The ...

Air fryers make food hot and crisp in minutes. To achieve this, they put out a lot of heat that can damage your countertops — including cracking, melting, and burns. However, using one of the best ...

It was the heat resistant super material that could have changed the world forever - allowing a tester to blowtorch an egg but leave it runny inside. But when its inventor died last year he failed to ...