Are “blue zones” a myth? Researchers claim that extreme aging is based on pension fraud and centuries-old lies
New research suggests that the world’s oldest people living in so-called “blue zones” often only exist on paper. Read more
Scotland’s ‘sport of kings’ hit by extreme weather and land reform
Plumes of smoke roll along the brown patchwork of upland moors on Lochan Estate as its gamekeepers burn heather to… Read More »Scotland’s ‘sport of kings’ hit by extreme weather and land reform
Extreme heat and humidity cause 47,000 deaths across Europe – here’s how they affect the human body
The two hottest days in the world on record happened in July and 2024 is on track to be the… Read More »Extreme heat and humidity cause 47,000 deaths across Europe – here’s how they affect the human body
Enough With the Arrogant Attitudes Towards Extreme Heat
This story originally appeared on Vox and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A 4-month-old died in Arizona as… Read More »Enough With the Arrogant Attitudes Towards Extreme Heat
Engineers find a way to protect microbes from extreme conditions
Microbes used for healthcare, agriculture, or other purposes must be able to withstand extreme conditions, and the manufacturing processes used… Read More »Engineers find a way to protect microbes from extreme conditions
A study explores what motivates people to view images of disasters and extreme weather events
Extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and storms, have increased in both frequency and severity in recent years. This has… Read More »A study explores what motivates people to view images of disasters and extreme weather events
Victory in the first round of the French extreme right
Marine Le Pen’s far-right party has defeated President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance in the first round of a snap parliamentary… Read More »Victory in the first round of the French extreme right
Extreme heat associated with hospital visits for children with asthma
For children seeking care at an urban pediatric health center in California, extreme heat events were associated with increased hospital… Read More »Extreme heat associated with hospital visits for children with asthma
Survey: 73% of Texas small businesses unprepared for extreme weather – Houston Chronicle
Survey: 73% of Texas Small Businesses Unprepared for Extreme Weather Houston Chronicle
You Won’t Believe How Extreme Weather is Devastating the Wallets of Sweet Lovers
**Title: Rising Sugar and Cocoa Prices Threaten Sweets Lovers’ Wallets as Extreme Weather Affects Production** **Introduction** – Sharp increases in… Read More »You Won’t Believe How Extreme Weather is Devastating the Wallets of Sweet Lovers