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Penn Engineering Uncovers Hidden Physics of Sand
Materials scientist Shu Yang from Penn Engineering reveals the hidden physics of sand, explaining why beaches get hot, what makes perfect sandcastles, and how sand is used in windows and smartphones.
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Penn Researchers Develop Elephant-Inspired Cooling Tiles for Sustainable Cities
University of Pennsylvania researchers, inspired by African elephant skin, have designed a cement-based tile that uses water evaporation to cool buildings, offering a sustainable alternative to air conditioning and reducing urban heat.
HealthScience & TechnologyEducationSportMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceEnvironmentSocial Issues African elephantsDorit AvivShu Yangcement-based tileevaporative coolingsustainable citiesNatural Sciences
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Penn Researchers Unveil Elephant-Inspired Cooling Tiles for Sustainable Cities
University of Pennsylvania researchers Dorit Aviv and Shu Yang have designed cement-based tiles, inspired by African elephant skin, that cool cities by evaporating water. This innovation could reduce urban temperatures and cut energy use without air conditioning.
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