Located just a few hours’ drive from the Canadian border, Missoula, Mont. is not known for sweltering temperatures. And yet heat waves are becoming more common in the mountainous region due to climate ...

Scientists are calling for greater attention to be placed on chronic heat exposure “It’s the family that lives with conditions that are just a little bit too hot all the time and no air conditioning,” ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- As we approach some of the hottest days of summer, heat safety will be top of mind for those who work and play outdoors. Heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and ...

From the tragedy of the space shuttle Columbia disaster in 2003 to the now-routine return of commercial spacecraft, heat shields—formally called thermal protection systems—are critical for protecting ...

From Texas clear to Georgia, from the Gulf Coast on up to the Canadian border, a mass of dangerous heat has started spreading like an atmospheric plague. In the days and perhaps even weeks ahead, a ...

Even though climate change is bringing more frequent and severe heat waves, there is no standard, global way to measure heat-wave severity, and existing indices have different thresholds for defining ...

Dangerously hot and humid conditions are choking nearly the entire eastern half of the United States this week, caused by a “heat dome” that's parked over parts of the country. Heat alerts were in ...

Infrared light therapy is more than just a trend: It’s showing potential in easing chronic pain, improving mobility, and boosting mental health. Here’s what you need to know before stepping into the ...

Recent studies show that chronic heat exposure accelerates biological aging, but experts say there are ways to stay protected. Frequent exposure to extreme heat may age the body nearly as much as ...

Heat pumps date back to the 1850s and are more energy efficient than furnaces or boilers. Image: Schon via Getty Images. Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

Two years ago, the mercury dipped well below zero, significantly colder than this week. The Globe reached out to heat pump owners to see how their systems fared in the bitter cold in February 2023.