World Function Some materials earn their place in a space because they’re tough. Others, because they look stunning. And then ...

The startup Reflect Orbital aims to keep solar farms running at night by reflecting sunlight from space and has sparked ...

Ultra-thin gold mirror layers boost solar panel efficiency, cutting weight, promising gains in rooftop, mobile, and satellite ...

Driven by a desire for more mood-boosting daylight in the English winter, designers Nat Martin and Sean Hammett have invented an overhead light that promises to recreate the feeling of a sunny day.

Buildings of the future may have mirrors that reflect sunlight into space to keep them cool. Developers of the new technology hope the concept could lead to a cheaper and more sustainable form of air ...

Solar panels are the beacon of renewable energy, yet solar energy systems are not getting as much light as they could be. Joshua Pearce from Michigan Technological University and a team from Queen’s ...

A better understanding of how light reflects off different surfaces has improved action movies, videogames and now solar panels. Researchers have found a way to get more sun to shine on the panels and ...