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Apr 27 2025HEALTH

The Heat is On: Why Some People Struggle More Than Others

The planet is heating up, and it is not just about the weather. It is about how this change affects people differently. Some folks are more at risk than others when it comes to dealing with high temperatures. This is not just about how hot it gets, but about who is most vulnerable. Age, gender, and

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Apr 27 2025SCIENCE

Mandarins: The Temperature Challenge

Mandarins are a popular fruit enjoyed across the globe. The problem is that incorrect storage temperatures can lead to a loss of flavor and a shorter shelf life. This makes them less appealing to buyers. The tricky part is that mandarins don't show any obvious signs of spoilage during storage. So

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Apr 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Round Gobies: How Temperature and Salt Affect Their Spread

The round goby, a small fish, has been making waves in North American waters since the 1990s. It first appeared in the Great Lakes and has since journeyed eastward, reaching the Hudson River Estuary in 2021. Scientists wanted to understand how this fish handles saltwater, especially as it moves into

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Apr 26 2025SCIENCE

The Impact of Heat and Fat on Beef Sausages

The quality of beef sausages is greatly influenced by the kind of fat used and the temperature at which they are cooked. To explore this, sausages were made with different fats and cooked at varying temperatures. The fats used were beef tallow, palm olein, and soybean oil. The sausages were then roa

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Apr 25 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Smart Material That Changes With Heat

The world of materials science is always looking for new ways to protect electronics from interference. One exciting development is a smart material that changes how it absorbs microwaves based on temperature. This material is made up of a special polymer called poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) and a pol

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Apr 25 2025HEALTH

Rising Heat and Dengue Risk in Nepal's Mid Hills

The risk of dengue fever has been growing in Nepal's mid hills. This is due to rising temperatures, which create ideal conditions for mosquitoes to thrive. To understand this better, researchers looked at satellite data and temperature trends from 2001 to 2020. They focused on two types of mosquitoe

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Apr 24 2025SCIENCE

Iron's Dance with Oxygen: A Closer Look at High-Temperature Rusting

Understanding how iron behaves when it gets hot is crucial. This is because when metals get too hot, they can break down. This breakdown is often due to oxidation, which is a fancy word for rusting. Many studies have looked at this process, but there is still a lot to learn. Scientists used speci

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Apr 24 2025SCIENCE

Fish Blood Changes: How Cold Water Affects Two Tropical Species

Fish can be very sensitive to changes in their environment. Two types of fish, Colossoma macropomum and Piaractus brachypomus, were put through a temperature test. This was to see how their bodies reacted to a sudden drop in temperature, followed by a return to normal. The fish were kept in water

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Apr 23 2025SCIENCE

Bright Ideas: The Future of Glowing Polymers

The world of materials science is buzzing with excitement over a special kind of polymer. These aren't your average plastics. They glow in the dark at room temperature. This isn't just a cool trick. It's a big deal for technology and science. These glowing polymers have a long-lasting shine and a u

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Apr 23 2025SCIENCE

The Mysterious Shifts of 55 Cancri e: A Rocky Planet's Weather Wobbles

The planet 55 Cancri e is a hot, rocky world that's been puzzling scientists. It shows big changes in brightness over short periods. These changes happen in both visible and infrared light. The temperature swings are massive, around 1, 400 Kelvin, give or take a few hundred. This is like the differe

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