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New study forecasts high chance of record-breaking heat and humidity in India in the coming months

The projected rise in wet bulb temperatures to 26.2°C carries a 68% chance of breaking existing rec…

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What is the wet bulb temperature?

The temperature and humidity levels give us a fair amount of idea about the weather outside. Howeve…

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Heatwave in India: What is wet bulb temperature, why is it important and how to measure it

Global warming is expected to worsen this situation with each passing year. And while the temp…

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Deadly 'wet bulb' temperatures are hitting the US this week. Learn the 3 stages of heat stroke, and how to intervene before it becomes fatal.

If you feel thirsty, weak, or nauseous in the heat, you could be on your way to serious illness unl…

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The US is experiencing 'wet bulb' heat, which can be deadly even to healthy people

Wet bulb conditions - when heat and humidity are both so high that sweat doesn't evaporate - are oc…

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The temperature is too damn high and our bodies literally cannot, according to science

A new study finds our bodies struggle to function when it's hotter than 104 degrees Fahrenheit. For…

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A 13-year-old built a 'death ray' using a 2,000-year-old concept from Greek inventor Archimedes

A 13-year-old wanted to see whether Archimedes could have used mirrors to set Roman boats on fire, …

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A bear tried to beat the sweltering heat by lounging in a California homeowner's jacuzzi

The Burbank Police Department shared footage of the jacuzzi-loving bear on its Facebook page on Fri…

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SIMPLY PUT: Why April was more than 'just another hot month'

Let’s take a closer look at the heat patterns in April. On April 27, 2022, the highe…

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The best prime day deals under ₹1000 — super affordable deals and offers

The Amazon Prime Day sale is here, with some exciting deals across categories. The two-day sale sta…

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A 33-year-old runner was hospitalized for heat exhaustion and electrolyte imbalance from a light vacation workout

A runner said she experienced heat exhaustion symptoms like dizziness after an easy beach jog. High…

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A trainer collapsed from heatstroke immediately after winning a grueling CrossFit contest. Here are 4 lessons he learned about working out in high heat.

Ryan Fischer suffered heat stroke at a CrossFit competition. He said monitoring workout pacing and …

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The hottest Olympics in history is 'torturing' athletes and volunteers, one of Japan's top meteorologists says

Temperatures have been recorded at 93 degrees Fahrenheit but with a humidity of 62%, it makes condi…

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Tokyo is so hot that Olympic beach volleyball players had to stop practicing because the sand was burning their feet

The games are forecast to be the hottest in Olympic history, and athletes could be subjected to hea…

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LIC IPO anchor book — domestic mutual funds step up as most marquee foreign investors skip India’s biggest IPO yet

State-owned insurance behemoth Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) mopped up ₹5,627 crore at …

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How to grow and care for a ZZ plant

ZZ plants are low-maintenance houseplants. They only need to be watered when their soil is dry, and…

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The 10 best ways to cool down a room without AC

You can cool down a room fast without AC by using fans properly, covering windows, and creating nat…

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