We have had to adapt to several changes to our climate since we started our migration out of Africa many thousands of years ago.
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The study examined patterns of Twitter rage in hot and cold weather. Given anger spreads through online communities faster than any other emotions, the findings are important.
In South Asia, days with both extreme heat and extreme pollution are expected to increase 175% by 2050. Separately, the health effects are bad; together they will likely be worse.
High temperatures, periods of increased relative humidity and more rainfall are likely to happen more in Nigeria’s coastal region under future global warming.
Physicists can use bright, hot lasers to slow atoms down so much that they measure -459 degrees Fahrenheit.
‘Normal’ body temperature varies from person to person by age, time of day, where it’s measured, and even menstrual cycle. External conditions also influence your thermometer reading.
Winter is flu season – could it be coronavirus season as well? The research is mixed, but other factors besides temperature and humidity have more to do with the spread of SARS-CoV-2.
African countries need to strengthen their capacity for identifying new cases.
Leaving your coat at home on a cold winter day doesn’t automatically mean you’re going to get sick. But it could make you more susceptible to germs.
A warming climate leads to more heat-related deaths. The fact some research is showing the opposite indicates we need to refine the way we measure heat-related mortality.
The impact of climate change on agriculture and food production is clear: the sector will suffer. Here’s what needs to be done.
It helps if you imagine the ground here on Earth as a big heater. It keeps us warm, and if you move away from the heater you feel cold.
Workplaces the world over tune their thermostats to 22C, because this supposedly optimises mental performance. But the factors that underpin a productive office are much more complicated.
Winter comes with colder temperatures. You and your body can work together to stay comfortable.
When you’re warm and cozy inside, it can be natural to wonder if the animals you see outside your window this winter are doing OK. Don’t worry – they’re doing better out there than you would.
Everyone has a different ideal temperature at any given time. It could be more comfortable to monitor people’s body temperatures and adjust heating and cooling in response.
Climate change threatens to cause mass extinctions – but how, exactly? New research suggests male fertility may be the weakest link.
It’s not as simple as saying you won’t ‘feel the benefit’.
Data and statistical analysis were used to find an association - if any - between extreme weather conditions and crime in South Africa’s capital.
People with dementia can become agitated or distressed when the temperature isn’t right, but some aged-care facilities aren’t designed or operated to keep them comfortable.
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ARC Future Fellow and Associate Professor in Climate Science, ARC Centre of Excellence for 21st Century Weather, The University of Melbourne
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ARC DECRA Fellow, UNSW
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Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology, Mississippi State University
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Climate scientist, Australian Bureau of Meteorology
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Deputy Director, Engagement and Impact, The ARC Centre of Excellence for the Weather of the 21st Century, Australian National University
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Climate Scientist and Researcher, University of Cape Town
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PhD Candidate, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Physical Geography, University of the Witwatersrand
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Director, ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions, Australian National University
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Climate Scientist, Australian Bureau of Meteorology
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Professor emeritus, The University of Melbourne
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Professor emeritus, School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, Monash University
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Duncan Mitchell is a Friend of The Conversation.
Honorary Professorial Research Fellow, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor of Climate Science, UMass Lowell
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Associate Professor of Education, Charles Sturt University