In the state of Georgia, the risk of snake bite increases 6% for every degree Celsius that daily temperatures rise, report researchers.

Experts offer advice for keeping your home cooler despite summer heat. Their tips cover windows, fans, kitchens, and gardens.

A new metallic gel can print 3D solid objects that change shape at the right temperature; a phenomenon called "4D printing."

Wild and feral cats in populated areas release more toxoplasmosis parasites, a new study finds.

The likelihood of temperatures that could affect wheat crop yields has increased significantly in parts of the US and China, research finds.

Blacklegged ticks are surprisingly impervious to extreme temperatures, research finds. "Somehow, they hunker down and survive great."

The urban heat island effect can lead to dangerous temperatures during the summer. But trees—and higher buildings—can lessen the effect.

Carrying pollen gives bumble bees a workout, significantly increasing their body temperature, a new study shows.

"Stacked pancakes of liquid magnetism" may account for the strange electronic behavior of some layered helical magnets.

“This kind of smart material lets us maintain the temperature in a building without huge amounts of energy.”