Using Nanostructured Photonic Materials, Outer Space Can Replace Some Air Conditioners
Monday, May 13, 2013 - 10:03
in Physics & Chemistry
Rather than Draconian measures to cut emissions, which will impact people in various regions and economic spheres unfairly, a better solution may be to simply keep places cooler and hot days, which will reduce fuel needed for air conditioning.And outer space can help, Stanford researchers say. They designed an entirely new form of cooling structure that cools even when the sun is shining - by reflecting sunlight back into the chilly vacuum of space. read more