The world’s whitest paint – seen in this year’s edition of Guinness World Records and “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” – keeps surfaces so cool that it could reduce the need for air conditioning.

As peak temperatures around the world continue to soar, simply turning up the air conditioning isn’t going to be a long-term solution. We’re going to need other ways to beat the heat, like developing ...

New research from Purdue University has helped develop a white paint that has a solar reflectance of 97.9 percent, which can help keep objects painted with it cooler. A development of an older ...

Paint thinner works well on oil-based paints and varnishes, but using it on the wrong materials can cause damage. The term "paint thinner" can refer to a variety of products, as the term is often ...

If you’ve ever worked with oil-based paints or stain, you know just what a mess it can be to clean brushes and painting tools. Or maybe you’ve tried applying oil paint through a sprayer, in which case ...

The world's whitest paint is now thinner and lighter than ever before. This makes it ideal for cooling vehicles like airplanes or cars, which reduces the reliance on air conditioning. The world's ...