WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — 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 ...

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 ...

So much of our everyday lives relies on gravity. We jump, toss a ball, pour ourselves a drink and experience rain, all thanks to the natural force. Still, it’s easy to forget that even a household ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? While size and style are important when shopping for a new refrigerator, energy ...

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Before committing to a garage refrigerator, it helps to understand the dynamics of how a fridge works. Without getting bogged down in the details, modern fridges function by comparing the freezer ...

Astronauts sustain their appetites in space with weird, and often gross, freeze-dried food. These vacuum-sealed packets of everything from applesauce to cream of chicken soup have been around since ...