Heat

New Israeli study links poor hydration to increase heart failure risk

Many don't consume enough water on regular days, even when it's cold, and as a result could have a higher risk of heart failure and high blood pressure (hypertension).

 Water faucet, illustration
 A wildfire in Israel's north.

Israel launches AI fire prediction tool to protect transportation systems

 Tel Aviv beach.

Heatwaves could be adding years to your biological age, researchers warn

 January 2025 sets new record as hottest January globally. Illustration.

January 2025 sets new record as hottest January globally


A Chinese Autumn? China reports warmest autumn on record

The world's largest carbon dioxide (CO2) emitter, is facing a significant rise in average temperatures, contributing to more frequent extreme weather events.

 The hottest autumn in 63 years. China.

2024 set to be hottest year on record

October 2024 has been recorded as the second warmest October globally, with average temperatures 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels.

 Hottest year on record. 2024.

Doctor? Lawyer? No, this Jewish father wants his child to fix air conditioners - comment

Would it be so terrible if their souls directed them to air conditioners? Would it be a tragedy if their passion was for freon?

 Needing a son who can fix air conditioners.

Three items it’s really dangerous to leave in your car on a hot day

In summer, always take items like a bottle of cold water with you, but never leave them in the car due to potential risks.

 Make sure there are no medications in the car

Scientists warn of even hotter 2024 as climate crisis intensifies

Prof. Celeste Saulo: "We cannot afford to wait any longer" to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources.

A firefighter works as the Caldor Fire burns in Grizzly Flats, California, US, August 22, 2021.

Taub Center: Israel is burning up, and it’s not from rocket fire

A new study shows the number of Israelis dying as a result of exposure to high temperatures is rising, and "the issue is being pushed aside."

 Illustrative image of a blazing sun.

Is there an ideal body temperature? New research

Recent study disputes the existence of an ideal body temperature, revealing that it varies greatly among individuals.

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Extreme heat may trigger human-mammal mass extinction sooner than thought

This event would mark the first mass extinction of a magnitude comparable to the era of the dinosaurs.

 Animated image shows average monthly surface air temperatures (degrees Celsius) for Earth in 250 million years in the future when all the continents merge to form the next supercontinent (Pangea Ultima) where temperatures will be much hotter than today.

Which wines should you drink as global temperatures climb?

Temperature, price, and wine style are the issues that should concern you when you drink wine to assuage your thirst.

 SUDDENLY, EVERYONE is drinking rosé – and it suits our cuisine and climate.

This is the ideal temperature for older adults to sleep at night - study

The elderly often suffer from inadequate, restless, and disrupted sleep that influences many outcomes connected to their health and well-being. These temperature changes might help.

 An older woman is seen sleeping in bed (illustrative).

IDF finds 'serious faults' in training death of soldier

The investigation found it was "impossible to estimate" how long it took to find Ofen from the moment he collapsed.

 Hallel Nehamia Ufan, killed during an IDF training exercise on August 14, 2023