This rainbow shimmer coating may help cool future buildings,A new material inspired by wood pulp and soap bubbles reflects sunlight while staying cooler than the air around it.
This rainbow shimmer coating may help cool future buildings
A new material inspired by wood pulp and soap bubbles reflects sunlight while staying cooler than the air around it.
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