New materials, old physics—the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm

As the weather grows cold this winter, you may be one of the many Americans pulling their winter jackets out of the closet.
Firefighter Nation

Thermal Imaging Size-Up

Over the last three to five years, the fire service has been very fortunate to see a large number of new research projects brought about by a number of agencies such as NIST and UL. This research has ...
Machine Design

What’s the Difference Between Conduction, Convection, and Radiation?

Heat transfer is the physical act of thermal energy being exchanged between two systems by dissipating heat. Temperature and the flow of heat are the basic principles of heat transfer. The amount of ...