Extreme levels of heat and humidity are forecast to spread across the country over the next two weeks, blanketing the Southwest, Midwest, and East Coast with high temperatures beginning this June 19 ...

Scientists have discovered something alarming about how extreme heat affects human cognition – temperatures above 90°F don’t just make people uncomfortable, they actually impair mental performance in ...

The summer heat can be tough on anyone’s body and mind — but the stakes are higher for seniors. Extreme heat may speed up "biological aging" in older individuals, raising concerns about its impact on ...

Heatstroke can sneak up on anyone, especially when exercising outside. Unfortunately, its effects can linger long after the initial symptoms are resolved. A pleasant summer day spent hiking, playing ...

French researchers have developed a high-resolution computational framework to model microclimate effects of large floating solar PV systems, enabling accurate predictions of heat transfer, ambient ...

Chhaya Gaikwad didn’t know that ignoring her father-in-law’s advice of not working in scorching heat could cost her over $1,000. Gaikwad has been a farmer for over 30 years and has a wealth of ...

Totality alters wind, insect behavior. The University of Alabama’s Flexible Array of Radars and Mesonets (FARM) observed “profound and rapid” changes in the atmosphere and airborne insect behavior ...

This week, Victoria recorded its hottest day in nearly six years. On Tuesday, the northwest towns of Walpeup and Hopetoun reached 48.9°C, and the temperature in parts of Melbourne soared over 45°C.

Fast moving climate change is no longer a distant backdrop to daily life, it is reshaping the physical world in ways that ...