What We’re Reading: Paint That ‘Sweats’ to Cool Homes

What We’re Reading: Paint That ‘Sweats’ to Cool Homes

What We’re Reading: Paint That ‘Sweats’ to Cool Homes Welcome back to our weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s getting our team talking. Let us know what you think at [email protected]. Sweat it out As temperatures soar in New York, where Reasons to be Cheerful is headquartered, creative cooling solutions are top of mind. We’ve covered many, including cool pavement in Los Angeles and cool roofs in India. Last summer, we reported on reflective cooling paint in Singapore — and as ScienceNews reports in a story shared this week by RTBC Executive Editor Will Doig, scientists in Singapore have now added a new twist: paint that cools by both reflecting sunlight and evaporating water. Will says: I just found myself absorbed in this story about paint that cools houses in Singapore by “sweating,” just like the human body does. Postpartum pampering In South Korea, rather than going straight home with a newborn, the majority of mothers spend time at joriwons — postpartum care centers — after givi…