Heatwave

Corals in Gulf of Eilat survive record heatwaves, offering new hope to Israel's only reef

The findings provide a rare glimmer of hope amid a global coral crisis, as reefs worldwide collapse under rising ocean temperatures.

The reef in Eilat, southern Israel, February 19, 2021
 Female IDF soldiers are seen training.

IDF moves Sayarim soldiers into air-conditioned quarters after six faint during heatwave

 A female IDF soldier stands in front of a tank.

IDF observers faint from overheating at Eilat base due to power outage amid heat wave

 Mosh Beach in Eilat

One dead, two hospitalized in serious condition following extreme heat in Eilat, Beersheba


Heat exhaustion: What is it and how can it be treated or prevented?

Heat exhaustion comes from overheating and high temperatures and isn't usually serious - but it can become something life threatening if measures aren't taken to cool down.

 A sign warns of extreme heat in Death Valley, California, US, July 11, 2021

Human-caused climate change increases risk of extreme heatwaves - study

The researchers linked the 2021 North American heatwave to greenhouse gas emissions.

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

Ant hivemind behaves like a neural network when making decisions -study

When facing rising temperatures, colonies collectively evacuate the nest when the ground becomes too warm, It is almost as if the colony of ants has a greater, collective mind.

 Artificial Neural Network with Chip

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.

How is the UK heatwave caused by climate change?

The ongoing heatwave has devastated the UK and parts of Europe due to years of severe greenhouse gas emissions. And at this rate, it may get much worse

A man cools off in a water fountain during a heatwave, at Trafalgar Square in London, Britain, July 19, 2022.

What is it like in London's heat wave? - first-hand account

The onset of climate change is creating more heat waves with alarming regularity and Britain is no longer a nation of temperate tempers and measured moderation.

 A woman cools herself with a portable fan, during a heatwave, in London, Britain, July 19, 2022

Britain's heatwave hits record temperature of 40C°

"Climate change driven by greenhouse gases has made these extreme temperatures possible," Belcher said.

A man cools off in a water fountain during a heatwave, at Trafalgar Square in London, Britain, July 19, 2022.

UK heatwave examined from space by British scientists

Scientists associated with the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO), located at Space Park in Leicester, produced a map of the UK displaying land surface temperature.

 A woman fans herself in the summer heat (Illustrative)

Fires rage in France and Spain as heatwaves sear Europe

In Britain, the national weather forecaster issued its first red "extreme heat" warning for parts of England on Monday and Tuesday.

 A view of trees burning amid a wildfire near Landiras

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)