Buildings can save energy by making the most of natural light, but covering walls with transparent glass has problems such as the loss of privacy because the inside is visible, and the sunlight can ...

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Q: Dear Ed: We want to install glass under-mount sinks for our new bathroom. While searching for information, the term “opaque glass” keeps popping up. What is opaque glass, and why would you choose ...

With blinds and curtains in front of our windows, we usually have to choose between light and privacy, but inching ever closer to reality is "smart glass," which can toggle its opacity as needed.

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed "smart glass" that can switch back and forth between transparency and opaqueness while barely using any energy at all. It's a trick that's ...

Here’s a quick and easy way DIY frosted glass windows tutorial. It’s the perfect fix for your entry door sidelights or any windows that are difficult to cover with curtains or window treatments. When ...

It’s not quite X-ray vision, but a way has been found to transmit simple images through opaque objects using ordinary light – and physicists have used the method to project an image through glass ...