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Butterfly-inspired films create vibrant colors while passively cooling objects
On a hot summer day, white clothing feels cooler than other colors due to reflecting—not absorbing—sunlight. Other colors like blue or black, will undergo a heating effect as they absorb light. To circumvent…
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