Athens Acropolis closes as Greece bakes in heat wave
The Athens Acropolis, Greece's most visited tourist site, was closed to the public during the hottest hours of Wednesday because of a heat wave sweeping the country......»»
Netflix is releasing 40+ new movies and series next week – put these 3 at the top of your list
Next week kicks off a new month and a new wave of Netflix releases, with dozens of shows and movies, both old and new, hitting … The post Netflix is releasing 40+ new movies and series next week – put these 3 at the top of your list appea.....»»
This mosquito trap actually works, according to 63,000 Amazon shoppers
Hot summer weather has arrived across much of the country, as anyone who just endured the “heat bubble” can tell you. Warm weather is great … The post This mosquito trap actually works, according to 63,000 Amazon shoppers appeared f.....»»
"Not crazy to be optimistic" on climate tech, Gates tells investors
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Thursday urged investors to get behind cutting-edge climate technologies he says would drive a "green industrial revolution" and a next wave of global prosperity......»»
First comprehensive characterization of the extraordinary thermoelectric properties of cadmium arsenide thin films
If there's one thing we humans are good at, it's producing heat: significant amounts, and in many cases most of the energy we generate and put into our systems we lose as heat, whether it be our appliances, our transportation, our factories, even our.....»»
Gravitational wave researchers cast new light on Antikythera mechanism mystery
Techniques developed to analyze the ripples in spacetime detected by one of the 21st century's most sensitive pieces of scientific equipment have helped cast new light on the function of the oldest known analog computer......»»
Devastating coral bleaching will be more common, start earlier and last longer unless we cut emissions
Coral bleaching is becoming much more common as a result of increasingly severe and frequent marine heat waves. Four global mass bleaching events have happened since 1998. Two of these were in the past decade......»»
Pacific cod can"t rely on coastal safe havens for protection during marine heat waves, study finds
During recent periods of unusually warm water in the Gulf of Alaska, young Pacific cod in near shore safe havens where they typically spend their adolescence did not experience the protective effects those areas typically provide, a new Oregon State.....»»
AC Costs Will Finally Be Covered for Public Housing Resident
The Department of Housing and Urban Development long refused to pay cooling costs for public housing, but climate-change-fueled heat waves have underscored the public health need.....»»
How to Stay Cool in the Summer Heat
Heat waves are getting hotter, more frequent and longer. But there are ways to keep yourself and your community cool......»»
Apple patent explains how Vision Pro comfort could be improved
Vision Pro comfort is one of the biggest limiting factors for the device right now. Many owners say that the weight makes itself known in even moderate use, and my own experience was that I felt both the weight and heat in session lasting around an h.....»»
Tony Gullo, founder of Gullo Auto Group, dies at age 90
Tony Gullo, owned three Conroe, Texas, dealerships and capitalized on the Toyota growth wave. A family man and philanthropist, he also was deeply involved in his community......»»
Future risk of coral bleaching set to intensify globally, researchers say
An international team of researchers led by the University of Adelaide has projected future marine heat waves will cause coral reefs to be at severe risk of bleaching for longer periods than previously seen......»»
Advancements in forecasting summer heat waves ten days in advance
Researchers have unveiled a system capable of predicting the likelihood of heat wave occurrences in Korea ten days in advance. This technology is expected to facilitate early preparations for heat waves, particularly given the anticipated yearly rise.....»»
Frog "saunas" help endangered frogs survive the devastating impacts of a deadly fungal disease
Macquarie University researchers have used heat to develop a simple and effective way to help endangered frogs survive the devastating impacts of a pandemic sweeping multiple species......»»
Underwater mountains and their impact on ocean circulation
Colossal undersea mountains, towering up to thousands of meters high, stir up deep sea currents: impacting how our ocean stores heat and carbon......»»
San Diego"s plan to help beach neighborhoods survive, and thrive, as seas rise
Six projects proposed for San Diego's coastal areas are part of a comprehensive campaign to prepare every city neighborhood for the worst effects of climate change—wildfires, floods, extreme heat and sea-level rise......»»
5 great movies leaving Hulu in June 2024 you have to watch now
Beat the heat by catching these five great movies leaving Hulu in June 2024 that you have to watch now......»»
Summer in the city: Climate science reveals the impacts of heat
The summer sun beats down. People without air conditioning must find refuge in schools and community centers. Outdoor workers struggle to keep cool. Hot nights interrupt people's sleep, not allowing them to get the rest needed to recover from the war.....»»
Heat and disease: The genetic tug-of-war in pepper immunity
Plants face simultaneous challenges from pathogens and environmental stresses, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. Pathogens trigger immune responses through specific receptors, while high temperatures activate heat tolerance mechanisms......»»
Using sound waves, scientists develop findings that challenge standard theories of solar convection
A team of solar physicists at NYU Abu Dhabi's Center for Astrophysics and Space Science (CASS), led by Research Scientist Chris S. Hanson, Ph.D., has revealed the interior structure of the sun's supergranules, a flow structure that transports heat fr.....»»