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As heat records fall, how hot is too hot for the human body?
Photo: Pixabay/Franz26 Extreme heat has been breaking records across Europe, Asia and North America, with millions of people sweltering in heat and humidity well above “normal” for days on end. Death Valley hit a temperature of 128 degrees Fahrenheit (53.3 degrees Celsius) on July 16, 2023
Scientists are finally unravelling the mystery of rainforest canopies
Rainforest structure matters because it controls how animals access resources and escape predators.
Genetically modified crops may be a solution to hunger in Africa
Low agricultural productivity and post-harvest losses are some of the reasons for food insecurity.
Invasive species cost the UK billions of pounds every year
The cost to forestry increased eightfold and to aquaculture and agriculture by 139.5% and 112.7%.
Scientists develop a drug to protect honey bees from viruses
"If we can mitigate viruses in honey bee colonies, that would be a big step forward," a researcher says.
The world’s cities are merging into a global megapolis
The largest of these mega-cities already exceeds 60 million people and the trend is set to continue.