Heat can harm your body and your mind

Heat doesn't just affect the body; it also affects the mind. An expert ofers tips on how to stay safe when the temperatures rise.

Boston University • futurity
July 8, 2021 ~9 min

In hotter climates, male dragonflies lose their trademark style

In hotter climates, male dragonflies don't develop their trademark wing pigmentation. That could make it harder to find a mate, researchers say.

Talia Ogliore-WUSTL • futurity
July 6, 2021 ~6 min


Hot nights mess up rice’s internal clock

Hot night skew the "internal clocks" of rice, resulting in smaller crops, research indicates. As temperatures rise, this threatens food security.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
June 30, 2021 ~5 min

Device harvests water from humidity 24 hours a day

A new device can harvest water from humidity in the air to provide a source of fresh water where it's hard to come by. And it doesn't need any power.

Fabio Bergamin-ETH Zurich • futurity
June 29, 2021 ~6 min

How to stay cool in a heat wave

It's been really hot in areas of the US lately. An expert offers tips keeping cool during a heat wave and explains why they're getting harder to handle.

Kyle Mittan-U. Arizona • futurity
June 24, 2021 ~7 min

Why some horses lose the ability to sweat

Researchers have found the genetic markers that lead to a potentially deadly condition in horses in which they lose the ability to sweat.

Lourdes Rodriguez-U. Florida • futurity
June 23, 2021 ~10 min

Tropics will see more record-breaking temperatures

Climate change may bring to mind icebergs melting into the sea. But the tropics will actually be home to more record-breaking temperature events.

Mikayla Mace-Arizona • futurity
June 4, 2021 ~6 min

Light sensor proteins let plants take over the world

Researchers have learned more about special proteins plants use to sense light and temperature. They're key for plants to adapt to their environment.

Talia Ogliore-WUSTL • futurity
May 28, 2021 ~6 min


Tougher skin could boost stealth jet performance

A new material will "allow the next generation of stealth aircraft to be faster, more maneuverable, and able to travel further."

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
May 18, 2021 ~7 min

High heat disarms SARS-CoV-2 in less than a second

In less than a second, exposure to high heat can neutralize SARS-CoV-2 so it can't infect another human host.

Texas A&M University • futurity
April 29, 2021 ~6 min

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