The article explores whether human urine could serve as a viable cooling fluid for data centers, sparked by a joke from Jason Kelce about replacing potable water usage. It examines the feasibility and novelty of using recycled wastewater as a sustainable alternative for large-scale cooling systems.
Background
Data centers consume enormous amounts of water for cooling, prompting researchers and engineers to explore alternative non-potable fluids. Recycled water and innovative cooling media have become topics of interest as sustainability concerns grow.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Aug 21, 2026 at 04:53 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10