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Heatwave Caused 2,300 Deaths In Major European Cities: Study
The study targeted the 10 days, ending July 2, during which large parts of Western Europe were hit by extreme heat, with temperatures breaching 40 degrees Celsius in Spain.
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Extreme Heat Could Raise Death Risk For Pet Dogs By 10%, Warns Study
A new study led by UNSW Sydney warns that extreme heat significantly increases the risk of death in pet dogs, raising fresh concerns about the impact of climate change on animals.
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Explained: What Is Heat Anxiety And Why Is It On The Rise In India
As climate change continues to drive temperature extremes across the region, addressing heat anxiety represents a crucial intersection of public health and mental wellness.
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Oldest Rock On Earth Confirmed To Be Over 4 Billion Years Old
Earth formed about 4.6 billion years ago, during the geological eon known as the Hadean. The name "Hadean" comes from the Greek god of the underworld, reflecting the extreme heat that likely characterized the planet at the time.
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What Kept Earth Boiling After The Great Dying? Scientists Reveal Mystery
The catastrophic event, which occurred 252 million years ago, wiped out nearly 90 per cent of all life on Earth, both on land and in the oceans.
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Flying Taxis Are Here: Dubai Tests First Piloted Aircraft
Dubai has completed the first piloted test flight of all-electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis, and early results are promising.
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Heatwave In Europe Moves East, Germany Expected To Record High Temperatures
A punishing heatwave loosened its gripped on western Europe Wednesday and rolled eastwards, with Germany expected to record some of its hottest temperatures this year.
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Europe Sizzles And The Eiffel Tower's Summit Closes
Europe sizzled in its first major heat wave of the summer on Tuesday, as Barcelona recorded its hottest June in over a century and the summit of Paris' iconic Eiffel Tower was closed to visitors.
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World Will Have To Learn To Live With Heatwaves Says UN
The world will have to learn to live with heatwaves, the United Nations' weather and climate agency said Tuesday, as much of Europe roasted in high summer temperatures.
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Virginia Tech Engineers Craft Durable, Self‑Repairing, and Recyclable PCBs
Scientists have developed a self-healing, recyclable circuit board using vitrimer and liquid metal. The material maintains conductivity after damage, reshapes under heat, and may reduce growing e-waste. Unlike traditional boards, it allows easy repair and recovery of materials, offering a sustainable solution for electronics like smartphones, lapto...
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France Shuts Schools, Top Floor Of Eiffel Tower, As Heatwave Grips Europe
Some 1,350 schools will be fully or partially closed due to the heat, up significantly from around 200 on Monday. The top floor of the Eiffel Tower will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, with visitors advised to drink plenty of water.
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Severe Heat Waves Hit Southern Europe, Greece On High Wildfire Alert
Major heat waves across Southern Europe have pushed temperatures above 40 C (104 F) in countries including Italy, Spain and Greece, as local authorities issued fresh warnings against the risk of wildfires.
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Supermassive Black Hole Burps Matter at Near-Light Speeds After Consuming Gas Too Fast
Astronomers observed a supermassive black hole expelling gas at nearly a third the speed of light after consuming matter too fast. This outflow could suppress star formation by heating and ejecting gas, revealing how black holes regulate galaxy evolution. The finding helps decode the feedback mechanisms of quasars and active galactic nuclei in shap...
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Watch: Car Becomes Airborne After Road Buckles Under Extreme Heat In US
Footage showed the car jump due to the bulge caused on the road by the extreme heatwave conditions.
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US Hit By First Extreme Heat Wave Of The Year Impacting 160 Million People
A potentially life-threatening heat wave enveloped the eastern third of the United States on Monday impacting nearly 160 million people, with temperatures this week expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius in the New York metropolitan area.
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Heatwave Caused 2,300 Deaths In Major European Cities: Study
The study targeted the 10 days, ending July 2, during which large parts of Western Europe were hit by extreme heat, with temperatures breaching 40 degrees Celsius in Spain.
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Extreme Heat Could Raise Death Risk For Pet Dogs By 10%, Warns Study
A new study led by UNSW Sydney warns that extreme heat significantly increases the risk of death in pet dogs, raising fresh concerns about the impact of climate change on animals.
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Explained: What Is Heat Anxiety And Why Is It On The Rise In India
As climate change continues to drive temperature extremes across the region, addressing heat anxiety represents a crucial intersection of public health and mental wellness.
-
Oldest Rock On Earth Confirmed To Be Over 4 Billion Years Old
Earth formed about 4.6 billion years ago, during the geological eon known as the Hadean. The name "Hadean" comes from the Greek god of the underworld, reflecting the extreme heat that likely characterized the planet at the time.
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What Kept Earth Boiling After The Great Dying? Scientists Reveal Mystery
The catastrophic event, which occurred 252 million years ago, wiped out nearly 90 per cent of all life on Earth, both on land and in the oceans.
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Flying Taxis Are Here: Dubai Tests First Piloted Aircraft
Dubai has completed the first piloted test flight of all-electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis, and early results are promising.
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Heatwave In Europe Moves East, Germany Expected To Record High Temperatures
A punishing heatwave loosened its gripped on western Europe Wednesday and rolled eastwards, with Germany expected to record some of its hottest temperatures this year.
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Europe Sizzles And The Eiffel Tower's Summit Closes
Europe sizzled in its first major heat wave of the summer on Tuesday, as Barcelona recorded its hottest June in over a century and the summit of Paris' iconic Eiffel Tower was closed to visitors.
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World Will Have To Learn To Live With Heatwaves Says UN
The world will have to learn to live with heatwaves, the United Nations' weather and climate agency said Tuesday, as much of Europe roasted in high summer temperatures.
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Virginia Tech Engineers Craft Durable, Self‑Repairing, and Recyclable PCBs
Scientists have developed a self-healing, recyclable circuit board using vitrimer and liquid metal. The material maintains conductivity after damage, reshapes under heat, and may reduce growing e-waste. Unlike traditional boards, it allows easy repair and recovery of materials, offering a sustainable solution for electronics like smartphones, lapto...
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France Shuts Schools, Top Floor Of Eiffel Tower, As Heatwave Grips Europe
Some 1,350 schools will be fully or partially closed due to the heat, up significantly from around 200 on Monday. The top floor of the Eiffel Tower will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, with visitors advised to drink plenty of water.
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Severe Heat Waves Hit Southern Europe, Greece On High Wildfire Alert
Major heat waves across Southern Europe have pushed temperatures above 40 C (104 F) in countries including Italy, Spain and Greece, as local authorities issued fresh warnings against the risk of wildfires.
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Supermassive Black Hole Burps Matter at Near-Light Speeds After Consuming Gas Too Fast
Astronomers observed a supermassive black hole expelling gas at nearly a third the speed of light after consuming matter too fast. This outflow could suppress star formation by heating and ejecting gas, revealing how black holes regulate galaxy evolution. The finding helps decode the feedback mechanisms of quasars and active galactic nuclei in shap...
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Watch: Car Becomes Airborne After Road Buckles Under Extreme Heat In US
Footage showed the car jump due to the bulge caused on the road by the extreme heatwave conditions.
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US Hit By First Extreme Heat Wave Of The Year Impacting 160 Million People
A potentially life-threatening heat wave enveloped the eastern third of the United States on Monday impacting nearly 160 million people, with temperatures this week expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius in the New York metropolitan area.
