Passive cooling system could benefit off-grid locations, MIT News
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A passive cooling system developed at MIT relies on evaporation and radiation and requires no electricity. The device can provide up to about 19 degrees Fahrenheit (9.3 degrees Celsius) of cooling from the ambient temperature, to help keep food fresh longer or supplement air conditioning.
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