When cooled to its superconducting state, niobium blocks the radiative flow of heat 20 times better than when in its metallic ...

Researchers from Japan have made a new system that can convert waste heat into ...

A major challenge in thermal-management and thermal-insulation technologies, across multiple industries, is the lack of ...

Thermal Conduction is a “hot” topic! Dr. Rob and the Crew explore how thermal energy is transferred and conserved in different environments. STEM Challenge: Making Thermal Oobleck Curious About ...

New technology from University of Houston researchers could improve the way devices manage heat, thanks to a technique that ...

Soil thermal conductivity is a critical parameter that governs the ability of the ground to transfer heat. It is influenced by a complex interplay of factors such as soil composition, moisture content ...

Thermoelectric conversion devices offer a promising route for sustainable heat-to-energy conversion. They are particularly attractive for recovering energy from waste heat, such as that produced by ...

Theta-phase tantalum nitride conducts heat nearly three times better than copper, opening new pathways for cooling ...

The research identifies metallic theta-phase tantalum nitride (TaN₍θ₎) as the fastest heat-conducting metal ever measured. Led by Yongjie Hu of UCLA's Samueli School of Engineering, the ...

UCLA researchers identify a metal with ~3× the heat conduction of copper, offering a potential leap in cooling for chips, AI accelerators, and next-gen electronic systems.

Diamond is the hardest material found in nature—diamond also has the highest thermal conductivity, allowing the most heat to flow through it rapidly. An international team of scientists discovered ...