There’s something you can do now to cool your home next summer – and it’s far cheaper than air conditioning
Plants can help homes stay cooler in a variety of ways.
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COP28: countries have pledged to cut emissions from cooling – here’s how to make it happen
In the first commitment of its kind, 63 countries promised to slash emissions from cooling and refrigeration.
Is Eurovision finally cool? That depends on your definition – ‘cool theory’ expert explains
Thanks to the popularity of shows such as RuPaul’s Drag Race, camp is now mainstream. This is perhaps one reason Eurovision has suddenly become perceived as cool.
The three rules that stop a tech device from losing its cool
In the world of hi-tech devices, it is imperative to keep your finger on the pulse. Some of the most successful companies of our times, such as Apple and Google, are those that understand the power of…
There’s a better way to cool data centres that cuts their huge thirst for water
Piping water into the server halls could be a much more efficient way to remove waste heat.
It’s no reverse microwave, but it is cool
How can you turn lukewarm lager to ice-cold beer in under a minute? A startup has developed a nifty gizmo which does just that, saving both energy and embarrassment at parties. Manufacturer Enviro-Cool…
UK net zero strategies are overlooking something vital: how to cool buildings amid rising temperatures
As the UK warms, the government needs to pay more attention to sustainably and efficiently cooling buildings.
Keeping buildings cool as it gets hotter – The Conversation Weekly podcast transcript
A transcript of an episode of The Conversation Weekly published on September 15, 2022.
Green or white? Planted or painted roofs can cool buildings
It’s getting hot in the city, and our overheated cities are only going to get hotter still as more people pile in and development and energy use intensifies. But planting away the problem could be a surprisingly…
Cooling and antioxidants could help prevent hair loss during chemotherapy – new research
Cooling caps protect hair during chemo – but only at the right temperature. Antioxidants may help when cooling falls short.
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