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As the weather grows cold, and you pull your winter jacket out of the closet, not only can this extra layer keep you warm on a chilly day, but modern winter jackets are also a testament to ...

Mountain permafrost is warming and thawing worldwide due to climate change, with ground temperature being a key control of ...

Continuing the heat transfer series, in this video we take a look at conduction and the heat equation. Fourier's law is used to calculate the rate at which heat is transferred through an object due to ...

In some cases, heat conduction can even be dramatically limited by the fact that different isotopes of an element are built into the material -- i.e. similar atoms with different numbers of neutrons.

Early in life, most children learn that touching a hot stove or even being near a roaring fire can burn them. Whether conveyed via direct contact or rays of light zipping through space, the often ...

Understand why high-conductivity thermal pads and flexible heat spreaders are essential for safe, efficient, and long-lasting ...

Erin Gobler is a personal finance writer based in Madison, Wisconsin. She writes about topics including budgeting, student loans, credit, mortgages, investing and insurance. Her work has been ...