Super-insulating solid may soon help historical homes reach net-zero goals

New Scientist28 October 2026, 11:00 UTCUnited Kingdom

Millions of old homes across the UK and Europe need insulating under net-zero strategies, and promising start-ups believe materials called aerogels could be the answer

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