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Students could face a school holiday as Ohio heat index nears 102°F — but whether classes are canceled depends on one crucial building featureSome Avon Lake schools closed due to extreme heat while others remained open. Older buildings without air conditioning became unsafe for st...- Drought, wildfires & a brutal 'once-in-a-millennium' summer plague BritainBritain has endured its hottest summer on record, marked by successive heat waves, drought, destructive wildfires and water restrictions. T...
- Science says microwaves don’t really cook food from the inside out, here’s what happens inside the ovenMicrowaves bounce off the metal walls inside the oven, and when the reflected waves interact with incoming waves, they can create areas of ...
- In 2021, Berkeley Lab made a roof coating that switches at 67°C. Today, it beats existing coatings in 12 of 15 US climate zones, cutting household electricity use 10%Installing TARC could help the average U.S. household reduce electricity consumption by up to 10 percent annually. Another advantage of TAR...
- Dr. Seuss’ ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend sparks school fears in Kentucky and Tennessee as creepy posts name students and schoolsDr. Seuss’ iconic Cat in the Hat has taken a disturbing turn online, with creepy AI-generated videos and images spreading across TikTok and...
- In 1995, Florida researchers coated a Cocoa Beach school roof white; over the following year, chiller energy use fell 10%, saving 13,000 kWh, while peak demand fell 35%A study conducted in Florida revealed that white roofs can drastically lower cooling costs, marking a significant achievement in the realm ...
- City University of Hong Kong built a radiative-cooling ceramic tile reflecting 99.6% of sunlight; field tests found it about 5°C cooler than standard tilesResearchers developed a new ceramic tile inspired by beetles. This tile reflects 99.6% of sunlight and releases absorbed heat effectively. ...
- Heat scorches Spain and the European nation finds an old, traditional hack to find some comfortSpain’s brutal summer heat has revived the traditionalabanico, with Spaniards and tourists using folding hand fans across plazas, public tr...
- ECL seals Khandra mine after surface cracks near Nilkanth TempleEastern Coalfields Limited is implementing safety measures at Khandra Colliery. Surface cracks were observed near Nilkanth Temple on July 2...
- In 2020, Stanford's radiative cooling technology reached a California supermarket roof; panels were estimated to save 15% to 20% energy, while a Tempe bus shelter film was reported 30°F coolerNew technology allows surfaces to cool themselves under direct sunlight. This innovation reflects sunlight and radiates heat into outer spa...
- In 2023, researchers modeled fluid-filled microchannel windows; computer simulations estimated the liquid system could cut building energy use by 43 percentResearchers are developing innovative liquid windows that can control heat and light transmission. These tunable windows could potentially ...
- Belgian farmer hasn’t irrigated his crops in 26 years: How Diederik Steyaert’s soil holds water even during dry weatherBelgian farmer Diederik Steyaert says he has not irrigated his crops in 26 years. His unusual soil-management methods, including avoiding p...
- Why does a microwave door have a metal mesh? The tiny holes are doing something importantThe metal mesh found on microwave doors serves an essential safety role. The small perforations allow for visibility while effectively bloc...
- Rains Raksha in India may not be enough to fight $250 billion heat billExtreme heat poses a significant economic threat to India's workforce and GDP. Lost labor hours and reduced productivity impact both worker...
- From 2011 to 2023, nearly million patients visited Chicago hospital emergency rooms, urgent care centers, researchers found trending illness, injuries when temperature rises in U.S.Researchers found an association between high temperatures and individual medical problems, but that's not the same as a cause-and-effect, ...
- School buses aren't yellow by accident: 44 standards came from a seven-day 1939 Columbia conference, and the color stimulates two types of cone cellsA 1939 meeting established the distinctive school bus yellow color for national transportation standards. This specific shade, National Sch...
- Meta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to childrenThe deal was reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by 29 states, averting one of the highest-profile tests ye...
- This 12-year-old schoolgirl designed a solar-powered heated blanket for homeless people after seeing them struggle through winterRebecca Young was 12 when she designed a solar-powered heated blanket to help people experiencing homelessness stay warm without access to ...
- Extreme Heat Warning: Texas, Florida, other Southern states in US brace for triple-digit temperaturesScorching temperatures and oppressive humidity grip the southern United States. Heat indices are exceeding 105 degrees Fahrenheit in severa...
- US heat wave could feel like 115°F as millions brace for dangerous daysA dangerous heat wave is affecting millions across the United States. Oppressive conditions are expected to continue into next week, with h...
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