A new, nearly weightless insulation material can withstand extreme heat that would destroy other materials. The porous aerogel is at least 99 percent open space, with the rest made up of an ...

The aptly-named FireDrone owes its heat resistance to two major components. The first is its insulation, part of which comes from the polyimide aerogel that makes up much of the drone’s body.

A polar-bear-inspired material for heat insulation Date: June 6, 2019 Source: Cell Press Summary: For engineers, polar bear hair is a dream template for synthetic materials that might lock in heat ...

Boost Your Insulation. James Marino, the general manager at Pinnacle Home Improvements, emphasized the importance of proper insulation.. He said, “One of the best ways to save on energy bills ...

Living With Climate Change Extreme heat: Proper insulation helps cool your home, and there’s a tax credit The 25C energy efficient home improvement tax credit covers 30% of the cost of ...