Teen Inventor’s Sun-Powered Cooler Wins National Prize | Tucson News

A teen genius from the Sonoran Science Academy just won third place nationwide at the RTX Invention Convention with his solar-powered Cooling Box — no electricity needed, just sunlight. Inspired by termite mounds and African solar chimneys, this low-cost, high-impact invention tackles extreme heat for underserved communities. It’s not just an award — it’s proof that young minds, fueled by curiosity and grit, can engineer real-world solutions that change lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f75383f57e7b77e1