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Engineers Revolutionize Cooling with Light-like Heat Transfer

4/14/2025

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Engineers at the University of Virginia have unveiled a groundbreaking technique that enables heat to travel like light using hexagonal boron nitride. This innovation could transform cooling systems in electronics, paving the way for faster smartphones, more efficient electric vehicles, and cutting-edge medical devices—all while minimizing energy use and overheating concerns.

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Engineers at the University of Virginia have unveiled a groundbreaking technique that enables heat to travel like light using hexagonal boron nitride. This innovation could transform cooling systems in electronics, paving the way for faster smartphones, more efficient electric vehicles, and cutting-edge medical devices—all while minimizing energy use and overheating concerns.