Many RV enthusiasts wonder why it’s not a good idea to simply use a small, conventional model in an RV. For one, conventional refrigerators aren’t built to last in an RV. A residential fridge is not ...

For astronauts to go on long missions to the moon or Mars, they need a refrigerator. But today’s fridges aren’t designed to work in zero gravity or upside down if oriented that way when a spacecraft ...

Standard refrigerators use vapor compression to cool down your food. But in space, there is no gravity to keep vapors and liquids secure. Purdue researchers have worked with NASA, Air Squared Inc., ...

Choosing the right fridge isn’t just about size. Mini or single door? We break down costs, energy use, storage, and lifestyle ...

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When Theo Hirmes helps stock the community fridge on the ground floor of Adriance Memorial Library, they knows the food may be gone within a few hours. The community fridge, a first for the City of ...