Hungary's sole nuclear power plant will be shut down next week because of low water levels in the Danube, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said Friday as central Europe slogs through the latest in a series of heat waves.
Environment
Aug 1, 2026
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Scorching summer temperatures have disrupted life for millions of Europeans, but for winegrowers in Italy and France who are harvesting their grapes unusually early, the hot weather offers pros as well as cons.
Environment
Jul 31, 2026
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Millions of people living on tropical islands could face a future of increasingly dangerous heat as climate change drives longer and more intense periods of humid conditions. While rising temperatures are often discussed ...
The planet is getting hotter, and life will need to adapt to rising temperatures to survive. One way cells adapt to changing conditions is by synthesizing new proteins. That works well when the environment changes slowly, ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 20, 2026
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If you want to beat the heat of the summer sun, slowing down and doing less is a good strategy. However, researchers have long asked whether the same occurs at the cellular level. While cellular stress responses have been ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jul 18, 2026
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A record-smashing heat wave was spreading Tuesday from the West toward the East Coast, placing nearly 100 million Americans under heat alerts.
Environment
Jul 14, 2026
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Climate change is transforming livestock farming—and at a faster rate than many anticipate. More frequent and intense heat waves place a heavy physiological strain on dairy cows.
Plants & Animals
Jul 14, 2026
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New research shows that improvements in tree, shrub and grass plantings along city streets in Queensland can substantially improve pedestrians' thermal comfort.
Environment
Jul 14, 2026
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Another week of blistering heat will bring even more health risks in the coming days, as overnight temperatures won't provide much relief.
Environment
Jul 14, 2026
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The summer heat can be unrelenting, sending pets who usually run straight to their owners after being outside in search of their water bowls instead. Rehydrating after playtime is important, so if a pet does not have proper ...
Veterinary medicine
Jul 9, 2026
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