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Agriculture
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

What Are Those Weird Lumps Attached To Some Cherries, And Are They Safe To Eat? - Tasting Table

Lumpy 'doubling' and 'spurring' in cherries result from heat stress, not chemical sprays, and affected fruits remain edible though often culled for appearance.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

You want a player to die?' Heat is on tennis after players wilt in extreme conditions

Extreme heat and humidity at Chinese tournaments caused multiple players to cramp, vomit, retire, or collapse, exposing serious player-safety failures.
Wearables
fromwww.nature.com
1 month ago

Jelly-filled garment keeps wearers cool when heat and humidity soar

A battery-powered garment with water-laden gel can cool wearers, reducing health risks during extreme heat and humidity.
Environment
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Workers need better protections from the heat

Heat stress from record temperatures threatens worker health, reduces productivity, and will become a major occupational hazard without coordinated adaptation and protections.
#climate-change
fromFortune
2 months ago
Public health

Death of 51-year-old Barcelona street sweeper from heatstroke stirs labor unrest in Southern Europe

fromFortune
2 months ago
Public health

Death of 51-year-old Barcelona street sweeper from heatstroke stirs labor unrest in Southern Europe

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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Extreme heatwaves may cause global decline in dairy production, scientists warn

Extreme heat reduces dairy cows' ability to produce milk by 10%. Just one hour of wet-bulb temperature above 26C can reduce a cow's daily milk production by 0.5%. Exposure to high temperatures also has a prolonged effect, with milk production still lower than typical levels up to 10 days after the initial hot day.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
3 months ago

Protecting Crops from Heat Stress: 5 Pro Strategies

Adapting to climate by employing heat protection strategies is crucial for farmers to maintain yields during heat waves.
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Incredible shrinking clownfish beats the heat

In the end, we discovered it was very common in this population. It was a surprise to see how rapidly clownfish can adapt to a changing environment.
OMG science
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