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New Cooling System Promises Energy Savings Amid Record Heat

3/15/2026

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Researchers at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and Cornell Tech developed CeraPiper, a cooling system using hollow ceramic pipes.
Ofer Berman, lead researcher at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, noted 2023 was the hottest year on record.
The pipes are produced with a modified industrial clay mixer, enabling customization.
Testing showed temperature reductions and potential use in buildings and greenhouses.
The approach blends traditional techniques with technology to enable low-energy building solutions.

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Story summary

Researchers at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and Cornell Tech developed CeraPiper, a cooling system using hollow ceramic pipes.
Ofer Berman, lead researcher at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, noted 2023 was the hottest year on record.
The pipes are produced with a modified industrial clay mixer, enabling customization.
Testing showed temperature reductions and potential use in buildings and greenhouses.
The approach blends traditional techniques with technology to enable low-energy building solutions.