Topic
cooling
Technology Europe Faces Air-Conditioning Revolution as Heat Waves Intensify and Demand Soars
As Europe swelters under record heat waves, demand for air-conditioning is surging, sparking a debate about sustainable cooling. With only 20% of Europeans owning ACs, compared to 90% in the US, the continent faces a critical choice: invest in efficient, equitable cooling or lock into high-energy consumption. The IEA predicts that electricity demand for cooling could more than triple by 2050, while existing units already contribute 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Technology Therabody's $400 CryoTherm Palm Cools Hands to Boost Athletic Performance
Therabody has launched the CryoTherm Palm, a $399.99 recovery device that cools the hands to delay fatigue and maintain grip strength. The product, tested by University of Southern California soccer players, resulted in 58 percent more reps in final sets. It offers three levels of cold and heat therapy, plus contrast mode, with a 120-minute battery life.