New materials could cool buildings without air conditioning

Scientists are developing advanced materials that can keep buildings cool as temperatures rise, offering a potential alternative to conventional air conditioning. The research, published on 22 July 2026 in Nature, highlights breakthroughs in materials science that enable passive cooling without electricity. Such solutions could significantly reduce the enormous energy demand currently driven by air conditioning worldwide.

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