The Pulse
The Pulse
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The Big Chill and the Future of Refrigeration
49 minutes Posted Jul 3, 2025 at 6:00 am.
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We’ve only been able to harness the cold for our benefit for a little over 100 years, but innovations like refrigeration and air conditioning have completely transformed the way we live and eat. But it all comes at a cost — and not just financially. On this encore episode, how advances in cold technology have shaped our lives and changed the world.