It’s Fun to Know: Beware the Pink Ice

A French company has created a road surface that turns pink when the air temperature drops to near freezing. Its purpose is to warn drivers of possible icy conditions on roadways. The color of the surface reverts to normal when it warms up.

The technology is still being tweaked to make sure it can stand up to constant traffic and exposure to summer temperatures.

(Source: New Scientist)

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