New research from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in collaboration with The Ohio State University ...

Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have found that applying an electric field to a specialized ceramic can nearly ...

A cross-disciplinary team at Rice University has developed a new type of electric heating element—one that looks less like a ...

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 ...

Thermal conductivity in rocks and minerals is a fundamental property that governs the transfer of heat through the Earth’s lithosphere. Its measurement is integral to geophysical surveys, geothermal ...

Data center servers, powerful smartphones, and your computer's motherboard have one thing in common. When these devices get too hot, their performance takes a hit, and we can't have that. That's why ...

A meteorite that fell in Germany in 1724 contains a form of silica that conducts heat in a stable manner and baffles physicists.

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 ...

Japan’s Toray Industries Inc. has developed a thermal conductivity technology that raises the heat-dissipating properties of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) to that of metals. Applying this ...

A UCLA-led research team has identified a metallic material with the highest thermal conductivity yet measured in a metal, challenging established limits on heat transport in metallic materials. A ...

Thermal interface materials (TIMs) are crucial for managing heat in AI data centers and 5G networks, ensuring optimal performance and system reliability.

In any electronics workshop, thermal paste is essential. A dense substance called thermal paste is used to enhance heat transfer between electronic parts and heat sinks. In reality, not all energy is ...