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Artificial Clouds To Cool Qatar World Cup Stadiums

Posted by samzenpus on from the synthetic-rain dept.

An anonymous reader writes "In anticipation of extreme heat during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, scientists and engineers at Qatar University have developed a solar-powered gas-filled cloud that will shade spectators and athletes from the intense sun. The $500,000 artificial clouds can be positioned over any of the stadiums in Qatar and can be maneuvered with a remote control from the ground to keep the passing sun off the field."

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  1. Athletes? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Since when were footballers Athletes and not over paid coked up losers who shepherd a ball of leather in to an outdoor cupboard?