MITs "chameleon" tiles promise to slash building energy use

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Colour changing technology could turn buildings white when it is hot, helping to reflect more of the sun's energy

Anyone with even a passing knowledge of physics knows that dark surfaces absorb heat, while white surfaces are more effective at reflecting heat – hence the growing number of experts arguing that people...

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