Data centers make heat all year long—here's how the ground can hold onto it until winter

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What happened

You have probably noticed it on a hot summer day: A basement feels cool even when the air outside is baking.

The ground does not heat up and cool down as fast as the air does.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:40:01 UTC.

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