Recent research reveals that hot and humid weather is significantly more dangerous during pregnancy than heat alone. The study highlights the need for better heat warnings that account for humidity to ...

Research shows exposure to cold could trigger brown fat activity, which increases calorie burn. Brown fat burns energy to ...

As greenhouse gas emissions surround the Earth, they trap the sun’s heat. Because of this, the planet is warming up, and the ...

Malaria mosquitoes track humans by scent, not random flight, revealing why some people are bitten more at night.

The human eye can only detect wavelengths in the visible light range, but a new imaging system will let us "see" infrared ...

The ATP Tour said it will introduce a new heat policy that will come into effect from 2026 after a string of retirements due ...

New research reveals why bird flu poses such an unusual danger to humans: it can keep multiplying even at temperatures that normally shut viruses down.

Earth has the perfect combination of a livable atmosphere and a protective magnetic field that prevents the Sun's harmful radiation and radioactive solar winds from damaging us, allowing us to live on ...

Most people don’t think much about fungi unless it’s mold on bread or mushrooms on pizza. But behind the scenes, fungi – especially the microscopic kind – are everywhere. And now, a new study suggests ...

Smart textiles are no longer passive wearables that track steps or monitor vitals. They are transforming into energy-active fabrics capable of generating power on their own. This evolution is driven ...

Kevin Miller can get a person to the brink of heat stroke in 30 minutes. In a chamber with a temperature of around 100 degrees, he starts them out on the treadmill, switching off between three minutes ...