Heatwaves all over the world are becoming longer and more intense and the need for cooling is rising fast, putting strain not just on power bills but on electricity grids and the planet. With 2024 the ...

ACs always seem to break down at the worst possible moment. If your AC isn’t cooling your home, you might be able to fix it yourself with these tips. We’ve all been there: The first summer heat wave ...

A heat wave in North Carolina is in full swing. As temperatures rise, The News & Observer provides tips on how to beat the heat and answers frequently asked questions. The N&O Summer Desk is a pop-up ...

Choosing an air conditioner sounds like it should be easy, but when you start researching different types of units, along with their various specs and installation methods, it can spiral into an ...

Johanna Mathieu works for the University of Michigan. She has received funding from the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, ARPA-E, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. She is affiliated ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often ...

With warmer weather comes swimming in the pool, eating ice cream, and basking in the hot sun. But all that outdoor fun also brings the responsibility of ensuring your air conditioning is operating ...