Home Science Wearable cooling and heating patch could serve as personal thermostat and save...

Wearable cooling and heating patch could serve as personal thermostat and save energy

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Engineers have developed a wearable patch that could provide personalized cooling and heating at home, work, or on the go. The soft, stretchy patch cools or warms a user’s skin to a comfortable temperature and keeps it there as the ambient temperature changes. It is powered by a flexible, stretchable battery pack and can be embedded in clothing. Researchers say wearing it could help save energy on air conditioning and heating.