What Is the Hottest Temperature a Human Can Endure? Understanding Factors That Affect Our Heat Tolerance

Medicine & Technology Dec 04, 2023

Experts have identified the maximum combination of heat and humidity a human body can survive. Read the article to find out more.

1°C Temperature Rise Puts Billions at Risk of Deadly Heat and Humidity Beyond Human Tolerance, Study Warns

Oct 11, 2023

Rising temperatures due to global warming may exceed human tolerance in certain regions, as highlighted in a recent study on climate's health impact. Continue reading for more details.

Wet Bulb Temperature as a Measure of Heat: How Hot Is Too Hot?

Oct 03, 2023

Extreme heat has been considered as a major weather-related hazard, and experts suggest the use of wet bulb temperature as a measure of ambient temperature. Learn more about it in this article.

Seemingly Lifeless Deserts Breathe Humid Air in Decade Long Research Project

Mar 31, 2022

Despite conventional theories, the desert breathes humid air similar to organisms. Read on to find out how vapor escapes sand dunes like small scale chemical reactions.

High Heat and Humidity Are Silent Killers When Combined; Heatwave Can Cause Death Through Heatstroke, Heart Failure

Jan 26, 2022

Summer in Australia this year has come in force with record-breaking heat and La Niña-induced humidity. Due to this, experts expect that morbidity and mortality rates will increase.

Humidity-Suicide Link: Climate Change Affects Mental Health, Suicide Rates

Nov 16, 2021

A new study explores how climate change could impact mental health and overall well-being, the first to account for relative humidity rather than heat alone.

Flowers Use Humidity as Invisible Tactic to Attract Bumblebees for Pollination

Jun 23, 2021

A new study recently showed flowers' invisible tactic to possibly attract their pollinators. It showed that bumblebees, specifically, may use a flower's humidity to tell them about the presence of nectar.

Polyimides: Organic Material Could Usher New Generation of HVAC Devices

Mar 31, 2021

Researchers from the Texas A&M University are looking into the potential of a class of organic materials called polyimides, which could potentially revolutionize heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

Cold Desert Nights: Why It Gets Much Colder Than People Think?

Feb 22, 2021

Humidity and heat are two key players in explaining the drastic temperature changes in arid deserts across the globe.

6 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Death Valley

Aug 19, 2020

To know more about the world-renowned location, here are ten things you probably didn't know about Death Valley:

Scientists Discover New Method To Produce Water From Thin Air

Apr 17, 2017

Water is one of our most basic necessity. However, water scarcity is forcing researchers to find new ways to procure it.