New materials, old physics – the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm
- Written by Longji Cui, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder
Modern winter jackets use a few time-honored physics principles to keep you warm. Magda Indigo/Moment via Getty ImagesAs the weather grows cold this winter, you may be one of the many Americans pulling their winter jackets out of the closet. Not only can this extra layer keep you warm on a chilly day, but modern winter jackets are also a testament...
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