Material kills viruses with heat but stays cool to the touch
A new fabric packs a deadly heat to kill viruses but without burning skin. It could change the way we make and use PPE, researchers say.
How did eukaryotes evolve for extreme temps?
Researchers are investigating microbial eukaryotic life in extreme environments, like Lassen National Park’s geothermal lake.
3 factors threaten swimming as New England swelters
Sharks, bacteria, and pool closures combine to threaten swimming. Fun is at stake, say experts, but also public health.
Child maltreatment rates rise when it gets hotter
New research offers insights into how climate change will affect child welfare.
Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and more deadly
Heatwaves are happening more often and are becoming more deadly, a new study shows.
How to protect your dog from heatstroke
Dogs can easily suffer heatstroke during the summer months. An expert offers tips how to keep your pooch cool when it gets hot.
Birds clarify evolutionary ‘dance’ between size and temp
A new study clarifies the relationship between temperatures and changes in the size of the body parts of animals.
Risk of snake bite rises with the temperature
In the state of Georgia, the risk of snake bite increases 6% for every degree Celsius that daily temperatures rise, report researchers.
Risk of snake bite rises with the temperature
In the state of Georgia, the risk of snake bite increases 6% for every degree Celsius that daily temperatures rise, report researchers.
Use these tips to save energy during summer heat
Experts offer advice for keeping your home cooler despite summer heat. Their tips cover windows, fans, kitchens, and gardens.