Heat

European data record over 10,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave

The vast majority - more than 9,000 - were among people aged 65 and above, according to data published by EuroMOMO, a network backed by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and WHO.

Smoke billows from a wildfire that has been ravaging mountain vegetation for several days, amid a heatwave affecting a large part of the country, at sunset near Die in the Drome department, France, July 9, 2026.
An illustrative image of Israeli and the European Union flags with a division between them.

A hotter Europe needs Israeli science - opinion

AFGHAN CHILDREN sit on a concrete bench at a hilltop, amid telecom shutdown across the country, in Kabul, Afghanistan, September 30, 2025.

Millions of Afghan children facing severe risks from changing climate, UNICEF says

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Heat waves are most dangerous in cold countries -Soroka Med

Much of Europe has been sweltering under temperatures near 40 degrees centigrade, sending residents of England, France, Italy and elsewhere to historical fountains in cities to jump in and cool off.

A man dives into River Thames, during a heatwave in Oxford, Britain, July 19, 2022.

South Florida toddler dies after being left in a hot car outside a Jewish school

Florida has the second-highest number of hot car deaths in the United States.

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This fan trick will help you sleep better in the summer heat

Do you sleep worse in the summer? Don’t panic, this will pass when the heatwave dissipates, but there’s a really simple method to get cool right now.

 Standing fan (illustrative)

Our brains can reach over 40°C - study

When it’s 40 degrees Celsius, it’s so hot that we fall into bed exhausted and depleted. Yet new research has found that certain parts of our brains are at this high temperature. How is this possible?

 The brain (illustrative).

You make me so hot: Attractiveness rises in worms exposed to higher temps - study

The study shows that environmental stressors can indirectly cause genetic changes through epigenetic inheritance.

 A worm (illustrative).

Extreme heat may impact younger people more than elderly - study

This information is reportedly only being uncovered now because previous studies had only looked at hospitalizations among older adults.

 The newly uncovered 300-seat theater at Herodion.

What you need to know about air conditioning in Israel

The pitfalls of instillation and hidden prices are almost enough to deter a potential purchaser.

 THE IDEA of surviving a summer in Tel Aviv without aircon was not appealing

How to be a better baker through understanding heat transfer

Anyone who studied basic physics in high school will remember that there are three forms of heat transfer. 

 BREAD BAKES from the outside in.

MDA publishes guide for surviving the upcoming heatwave

The list of tips includes helpful suggestions for actions that will help keep you and your loved ones safe during the heatwave.

Thousands flock to Tel Aviv beaches during April 22 heat wave.

Pascale's kitchen: Summer spreads and snacks

Since it's so hot out, it's hard to stay in a kitchen and prepare food. Here are some fun homemade cracks and spreads to prepare ahead of time for family and guests.

 A delicious platter of colorful summer snacks