Being Cold Could Possibly Be Contagious
Posted: Jan 21, 2015 10:22 AM CDT
Scientists explain this as something called \"inter-subjectivity.\" It happens when one person's physiology or psychology syncs up with another's. This way, we can better understand a person's motivations and how they're feeling. It's a form of human nature, in other words.
Meantime, a research team from Stanford University has announced a new kind of fabric, perhaps eliminating the need for indoor heating altogether. It holds heat through tiny silver wires while allowing moisture to escape. The fabric can be heated to more than 100 degrees with less than a volt of power.