Temps spike after tropical cyclone ‘heat pumps’
Extreme heat often follows tropical cyclones, a new study finds. That can complicate disaster recovery even further.
Watch: Heat and light make ‘ringbot’ crawl on its own
New soft “ringbots” can crawl in air and under water, pulling small payloads when exposed to elevated temperatures or infrared light.
More people die in Texas prisons without AC
Extreme heat takes a deadly toll on people in Texas prisons without air conditioning, a new study shows.
More people die in Texas prisons without AC
Extreme heat takes a deadly toll on people in Texas prisons without air conditioning, a new study shows.
Blame clouds for shrinking high-low temp difference?
The difference between the daily high temperature and the daily low in many parts of the world is shrinking. Clouds may be to blame.
Termites could have ‘huge’ impact on warming world
Researchers investigated termites’ discovery and decay of wood at more than 130 sites in a variety of habitats across six continents.
People resort to risky ways of keeping homes warm
To reduce energy bills, some households use risky coping strategies, including accruing debt, not buying food, and using space heaters, to warm their home.
People resort to risky ways of keeping homes warm
To reduce energy bills, some households use risky coping strategies, including accruing debt, not buying food, and using space heaters, to warm their home.
Soil temps predict where pest can survive and spread
Soil temperature indicates where the corn earworm can survive the winter. The finding could help farmers control the ravaging pests more effectively.
Soil temps predict where pest can survive and spread
Soil temperature indicates where the corn earworm can survive the winter. The finding could help farmers control the ravaging pests more effectively.