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How Your Heart's Size Affects Heat Tolerance in Older Adults

December 26, 2025

Older adults don't all react the same way to extreme heat. Some handle it better than others. This isn't just about age. It's also about how fit their hearts are. A recent study looked at how the size of the heart's left ventricle affects body temperature and heart rate in hot, dry conditions. The

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How Hot Weather Affects Workers' Minds in South India

August 18, 2025

In South India, the heat is getting worse. Workers are feeling the heat both physically and mentally. This isn't just about sweating more. It's about how the heat messes with their minds. The heat doesn't just make people feel hot. It can make them feel anxious too. This is called climate anxiety.

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Turkeys Under Fire: How Heat Affects Different Breeds

June 19, 2025

Turkeys face tough times when the mercury rises. Two types, CARI Virat and Bronze, were put to the test during summer and winter to see how they handle heat. Scientists looked at some key molecular and biochemical markers to gauge their performance. The findings were clear: heat stress ramps up the

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Soil's Secret Struggle: How Drought and Heat Affect Carbon and Nitrogen

June 7, 2025

Soil is a living, breathing thing. It's not just dirt under our feet. It's a complex web of life that supports plants, animals, and even us. But what happens when the weather turns harsh? How does soil handle drought and heat? Scientists wanted to find out. They looked at different types of soil. So

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Ancient Wheat's Secret: Surviving Heat and Drought

May 31, 2025

The ancient Indian dwarf wheat, Triticum sphaerococcum, is getting some serious attention these days. This wheat has been around for ages. It is not like the modern bread wheat that people are used to seeing in stores. It is much smaller and has a unique shape. Scientists have been studying this

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Clownfish Shrink to Beat the Heat

May 22, 2025

Clownfish are known for their vibrant colors and their unique relationship with sea anemones. But did you know that these tiny fish can actually shrink when faced with extreme heat? This isn't just a fun fact. It's a survival strategy that helps them cope with stress. Scientists studied clownfish i

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Boosting Piglet Health: The Power of Betaine and Yeast

May 15, 2025

The world of pig farming is always looking for ways to improve the health and productivity of sows, especially when they are under heat stress. A recent study focused on the effects of adding betaine and yeast to the diets of sows that had given birth multiple times. The goal was to see how these su

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How Fir Trees Handle Heat Stress

May 12, 2025

Abies beshanzuensis is a type of fir tree. It struggles with high temperatures. This is a big problem for its survival. Scientists have been looking into how this tree copes with heat. They found some interesting things. The tree's ability to photosynthesize drops when it's hot. This means it

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Heat Resistant Rice: A Genetic Breakthrough

May 2, 2025

The world is warming up. This is a fact. And it's affecting our food. Rice is a staple for many. But it's sensitive to heat. Too much heat can ruin the crop. This means less rice and poorer quality. But there's hope. Scientists have found a single gene. This gene helps rice handle the heat. It's a b

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Tropical Garment Workers: The Heat is On

April 27, 2025

The heat can be brutal for garment workers in tropical regions. Young women often face tough conditions. They work in places with high temperatures and humidity. There are often no good cooling systems. This can lead to heat stress. It's a big problem for their health and how much work they get done