<p>➀ Dr. Jingyuan Xu from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) was awarded the 'For Women in Science' prize for her research on eco-friendly cooling technologies using the elastocaloric effect, eliminating climate-damaging refrigerants; </p><p>➁ Her work spans applications from micro-scale electronics cooling to large systems like air conditioners, addressing 20% of global electricity consumption from conventional cooling methods; </p><p>➂ The award, partnered by L’Oréal and UNESCO since 1998, highlights the critical role of women in science and technological innovation for a sustainable future.</p>