However, scientists remind us that it is not just a seasonal necessity—heat is also a valuable energy resource that can be stored and used when needed most. Researchers at Kaunas University of ...

These underground reservoirs of steam and hot water can be tapped to generate electricity or to heat and cool buildings directly. 4 min read Geothermal energy has been used for thousands of years ...

On a much larger scale, solar-thermal power plants employ various techniques to concentrate the sun's energy as a heat source. The heat is then used to boil water to drive a steam turbine that ...

Emissivity describes how well an object emits infrared energy, or heat. This affects how well a thermal imager can accurately measure the object's surface temperature. Different materials emit ...