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 ...

New research from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in collaboration with The Ohio State University and Amphenol Corporation, challenges conventional understanding about ...

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 ...

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

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

Imagine pouring a cup of hot coffee into a mug. You would think that the heat conducted into the cup would eventually be transferred to your hands as well. Such a common daily experience dates back ...

A team led by Prof. WU Zhongqing from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) predicted the thermal conductivity of bridgmanite (Brg) and post ...

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 ...

Semiconductors are a key component in smartphones, televisions, and other devices used in daily life using these devices generates heat, resulting in performance degradation and a shorter product life ...