Soil temps predict where pest can survive and spread

Soil temperature indicates where the corn earworm can survive the winter. The finding could help farmers control the ravaging pests more effectively.

Mick Kulikowski-NC State • futurity
Sept. 9, 2022 ~6 min

‘Extremely dangerous’ heat will be much more common by 2100

New research lays out a range of heat impacts worldwide by the end of this century, depending on future emissions of greenhouse gases.

Hannah Hickey-U. Washington • futurity
Aug. 25, 2022 ~6 min


Alpine bumblebees struggle to adapt to warming temps

Alpine bumblebees have adapted to colder temps of the Rocky Mountains, but now climate change warming is threatening these once abundant pollinators.

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
Aug. 19, 2022 ~6 min

Hydrogel could ease need for vaccine ‘cold chain’

The need to keep vaccines cold makes global shipping a challenge. Researchers say their hydrogel approach could change that.

Marianne Lucien-ETH Zurich • futurity
Aug. 8, 2022 ~6 min

Will it soon be too hot for Texas football?

A survey of coaches and athletic officials in Texas indicates an opportunity for them to better protect athletes during high heat, humidity, and climate change.

Mike Williams-Rice • futurity
Aug. 3, 2022 ~8 min

6 tips to keep your pooch cool in the dog days of summer

They might be called the "dog days" of summer, but in areas that experience extreme heat, the outdoors are not the best place for your four-legged friends.

Alexis Blue-U. Arizona • futurity
July 28, 2022 ~8 min

Traits for mating can align with traits for surviving heat

"...reproduction can sometimes actually be the leading reason for many of the adaptations that animals have for dealing with their local climate."

Talia Ogliore-WUSTL • futurity
July 26, 2022 ~8 min

Many workers aren’t protected from deadly heat

Few regulations exist to protect laborers from extreme heat. Agricultural workers are only one group at risk, say experts.

Rob Jordan-Stanford • futurity
July 25, 2022 ~7 min


Mattress uses heat and cold to trick the body into sleep

A new mattress and pillow system uses heating and cooling to tell your body it's time to go to sleep.

Nat Levy-UT Austin • futurity
July 21, 2022 ~5 min

What you need to know about heatstroke

Staying cool, and informed, is essential to avoiding heat illness, including heatstroke. Here's how to recognize it—and what to do if it happens.

Eric Hamilton-Florida • futurity
July 20, 2022 ~6 min

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