MELVILLE, N.Y. -- The Newsday headline screamed, in block capital letters, "No Heat Relief in Sight for 48 Hrs." A front-page photo showed shirtless men sleeping on the beach. The story said thousands ...

To combat stickier weather, air conditioners need to go from cooling machines to humidity gulpers. THANE, India — In this tropical city, where humidity levels oscillate between muggy and oppressive ...

Air conditioning "had a fundamental demographic and economic impact on the country, contributing along with the civil rights movement. It is a big deal," said Richard Nathan, director of the ...

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When it comes to fans vs air conditioners, what is your best bet? Fans are cheaper than air conditioners but significantly less effective when the temperature and humidity soar. Staying cool will be a ...