The 80-Watt Misconception: An Analysis of Evaporative Coolers and the Humidity Litmus Test

Published on Aug. 7, 2024, 6:08 a.m.

An immediate distinction must be drawn: an evaporative cooler is not an air conditioner. A traditional air conditioner (AC) …

The Physics of Personal Coolers: How Evaporative Cooling Really Works

Published on Aug. 6, 2024, 4:50 p.m.

Step out of a pool on a hot, breezy day, and you feel an immediate, refreshing chill, even as the sun beats down. This universa…