Heat

Jerusalem heat reaches November record, center weather station reports

The next two days could see Israel's capital city set a historical record, last reached in 1941.

People cool down in spring water during a heatwave near Jerusalem on July 23, 2023.
An illustrative image of a woman outside in the summer.

SOS: Save our skin - skincare tips for the Israeli summer

Hummingbirds increasingly sought shade, reducing time for nectar foraging.

Extreme heat - not deforestation - is the main driver of tropical bird collapse

A summer heatwave; illustrative.

Israel breaks electricity consumption record as heatwave continues


Doctor? Lawyer? No, this Jewish father wants his child to fix air conditioners - comment

Would it be so terrible if their souls directed them to air conditioners? Would it be a tragedy if their passion was for freon?

 Needing a son who can fix air conditioners.

Three items it’s really dangerous to leave in your car on a hot day

In summer, always take items like a bottle of cold water with you, but never leave them in the car due to potential risks.

 Make sure there are no medications in the car

Scientists warn of even hotter 2024 as climate crisis intensifies

Prof. Celeste Saulo: "We cannot afford to wait any longer" to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources.

A firefighter works as the Caldor Fire burns in Grizzly Flats, California, US, August 22, 2021.

Taub Center: Israel is burning up, and it’s not from rocket fire

A new study shows the number of Israelis dying as a result of exposure to high temperatures is rising, and "the issue is being pushed aside."

 Illustrative image of a blazing sun.

Is there an ideal body temperature? New research

Recent study disputes the existence of an ideal body temperature, revealing that it varies greatly among individuals.


Extreme heat may trigger human-mammal mass extinction sooner than thought

This event would mark the first mass extinction of a magnitude comparable to the era of the dinosaurs.

 Animated image shows average monthly surface air temperatures (degrees Celsius) for Earth in 250 million years in the future when all the continents merge to form the next supercontinent (Pangea Ultima) where temperatures will be much hotter than today.

Which wines should you drink as global temperatures climb?

Temperature, price, and wine style are the issues that should concern you when you drink wine to assuage your thirst.

 SUDDENLY, EVERYONE is drinking rosé – and it suits our cuisine and climate.

This is the ideal temperature for older adults to sleep at night - study

The elderly often suffer from inadequate, restless, and disrupted sleep that influences many outcomes connected to their health and well-being. These temperature changes might help.

 An older woman is seen sleeping in bed (illustrative).

IDF finds 'serious faults' in training death of soldier

The investigation found it was "impossible to estimate" how long it took to find Ofen from the moment he collapsed.

 Hallel Nehamia Ufan, killed during an IDF training exercise on August 14, 2023

US woman dies from water poisoning after drinking too quickly

Hyponatremia, commonly known as water poisoning, occurs when excessive water consumption leads to a dangerous drop in the concentration of salts in the blood.