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[thur-muhl] / ˈθɜr məl /


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They focused on a central question: "What kind of material structure could cover almost all the thermal properties needed for a perfect cloak?"

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026

Scientists have developed and tested the first three-dimensional thermal invisibility cloak, a device that can conceal objects from infrared cameras while protecting them from extreme temperatures.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026

Instead of simply redirecting incoming heat, a future cloak would need to concentrate, distribute, or guide thermal energy as conditions change.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026

Natalie, 29, says she's replaced some of the clothes she wears round the house with supermarket thermal leggings and tops and says "it's made such a difference".

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

The sign proclaims something called the Ice Garden, and Celia smiles at the addendum below which contains an apology for any thermal inconvenience.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

The SolarStratos plane made the landmark flight from Sion airport in southwest Switzerland on August 12 last year, taking advantage of warm air thermals to beat a 15-year-old record.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

In the first, a quadrotor drone was able to observe four hovering white balls while avoiding four orange balls, all while navigating an airfield rife with randomly occurring, dangerous air currents, or thermals.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 4, 2024

As spectators chant and funnel into the tree-lined stadium, the day starts to warm, which is when spotted lanternflies can be found rising into the air on thermals.

From National Geographic ● Aug. 31, 2023

Another contestant quoted by the Sun said that each player was given two thermals, two socks, a shirt, shoes and a green tracksuit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2023

Chas stripped and got into some thermals and sweats, gloves, and a hat.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith


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