Key research finding: Modern devices that use lithium ion batteries, like smartphones and electric cars, seem pretty robust. But try to use one in extreme heat or cold, and you’ll see how susceptible ...

Thermal switches, which electrically control heat transfer, are essential for the advancement of sophisticated thermal ...

For the average consumer, repairing relatively low-cost home devices such as microwaves and TVs just isn’t economically viable. You can hardly blame them when the repair bill could easily be higher ...

Imagine being able to program materials to control heat like you can control a light with a dimmer switch. By simply ...