“This road is long, and much of the map remains blank. The biggest problem is drilling miles through hot rock, safely. If scientists can do that, however, next-generation geothermal power could supply clean energy for eons.”

  • CameronDev
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    10 hours ago

    Yup, thats exactly how your fridge/freezer works. Low pressure refridgerant inside the fridge space, absorbs heat, is then compressed outside the fridge, raising its temperature which is then allowed to radiate out.

    Good video on the concept here:

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7J52mDjZzto