Scientists at Purdue have created a white paint that ... The infrared images showed how a sample of the paint (the dark purple square in the middle) actually cooled the board below ambient ...

Purdue researchers Xiulin Ruan (left) and Joseph Peoples compare the cooling performance of white paint samples on a rooftop ... into the sky can reduce the natural shade of cloud cover.

Lots of natural light means a warm room, so more of a cool white may be merited ... ask the friendly folks at the paint store about the mix or use the paint sample tip above to make sure you ...

In 2020, scientists at Purdue University developed a new super-white acrylic paint that reflects 95.5 ... manmade buildings absorb more heat than natural landscapes, sending temperatures rising.

Therefore, cutting down on cooling means using less energy produced by fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas ... the cooling performance of white paint samples on a rooftop.

During an outdoor test with an ambient temperature of 43 degrees Fahrenheit, the paint still managed to lower the sample temperature by 18 degrees Fahrenheit. This white paint is the result of six ...