Scientists in Hong Kong have demonstrated a new ultra-white ceramic material that can drastically cool buildings by reflecting sunlight and heat at record highs. The beetle-inspired material gets its ability from its nanostructure, stays tough to the elements and should be relatively easy to scale…

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    • Jojo@lemm.eeEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Yeah, hence it’s unlikely a roof would fill it to the same extent and wouldn’t be a problem.