It’s not that hot now, but just you wait. Parts of your body will stick to other parts of your body, and it will be horrible. Lucky for you, you’ve got air conditioning. Unlucky for you, it’s a real punisher on the power bill.Here are a few tips for maximising your cool without crippling your bank account. More »
One imaginative user over at Instructables, SHIFT!, got the idea to build a personal AC unit in a travel coffee mug. It’s similar in idea to another DIY AC unit made from a cooler, except much, much smaller. More »
Air conditioning is one of man’s greatest inventions. I dare you to disagree with me. But what the hell did people use to stay cool before AC existed? Apparently, mountains of snow, windowless sun-side walls, good ol’ suffering and more. More »
Leaving your air conditioner on full blast all day might soon come with a little less guilt, thanks to an alloy developed by the University of Maryland. The “thermally elastic” material could allow air conditioners to run 175 per cent more efficiently. More »
