HEAT STRESS

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Jan 04 2026ENVIRONMENT

China's Heat Stress Challenge: A Tale of Two Regions

China's climate is changing. It's getting hotter. This is a big deal for workers. Heat stress is a real problem. It's making people less productive. It's also costing money. Researchers looked at this issue. They used fancy climate models. They also used a special temperature measure. It's called W

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Jan 03 2026ENVIRONMENT

Cities Getting Hotter: The Surprising Truth About Urban Plants

Cities are getting hotter, and plants are supposed to help. But it's not that simple. In some places, plants can make things worse. This is a big deal because more than half the world's people live in cities. And cities are getting hotter because of something called the urban heat island effect. Sc

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Dec 26 2025HEALTH

How Your Heart's Size Affects Heat Tolerance in Older Adults

Older adults don't all react the same way to extreme heat. Some handle it better than others. This isn't just about age. It's also about how fit their hearts are. A recent study looked at how the size of the heart's left ventricle affects body temperature and heart rate in hot, dry conditions. The

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Aug 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Hot Weather Affects Workers' Minds in South India

In South India, the heat is getting worse. Workers are feeling the heat both physically and mentally. This isn't just about sweating more. It's about how the heat messes with their minds. The heat doesn't just make people feel hot. It can make them feel anxious too. This is called climate anxiety.

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Jun 19 2025SCIENCE

Turkeys Under Fire: How Heat Affects Different Breeds

Turkeys face tough times when the mercury rises. Two types, CARI Virat and Bronze, were put to the test during summer and winter to see how they handle heat. Scientists looked at some key molecular and biochemical markers to gauge their performance. The findings were clear: heat stress ramps up the

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Jun 07 2025SCIENCE

Soil's Secret Struggle: How Drought and Heat Affect Carbon and Nitrogen

Soil is a living, breathing thing. It's not just dirt under our feet. It's a complex web of life that supports plants, animals, and even us. But what happens when the weather turns harsh? How does soil handle drought and heat? Scientists wanted to find out. They looked at different types of soil. So

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May 31 2025SCIENCE

Ancient Wheat's Secret: Surviving Heat and Drought

The ancient Indian dwarf wheat, Triticum sphaerococcum, is getting some serious attention these days. This wheat has been around for ages. It is not like the modern bread wheat that people are used to seeing in stores. It is much smaller and has a unique shape. Scientists have been studying this

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May 22 2025SCIENCE

Clownfish Shrink to Beat the Heat

Clownfish are known for their vibrant colors and their unique relationship with sea anemones. But did you know that these tiny fish can actually shrink when faced with extreme heat? This isn't just a fun fact. It's a survival strategy that helps them cope with stress. Scientists studied clownfish i

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May 15 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Piglet Health: The Power of Betaine and Yeast

The world of pig farming is always looking for ways to improve the health and productivity of sows, especially when they are under heat stress. A recent study focused on the effects of adding betaine and yeast to the diets of sows that had given birth multiple times. The goal was to see how these su

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May 12 2025SCIENCE

How Fir Trees Handle Heat Stress

Abies beshanzuensis is a type of fir tree. It struggles with high temperatures. This is a big problem for its survival. Scientists have been looking into how this tree copes with heat. They found some interesting things. The tree's ability to photosynthesize drops when it's hot. This means it

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