Why Does Heat Make You Sleepy?
A study on fruit flies revealed a brain circuit that promotes midday napping on hot days. You might find yourself falling asleep in the middle…
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Your Chance of Miscarriage Can Rise by Up to 44% During the Summer
According to recent research, the risk of miscarriage rose by 44% in North America in late August compared to late February, highlighting the need to…
Extreme Heat May Affect Adults Aged 18–64 More Than the Elderly
A new study found that days of extreme heat were associated with a higher risk of emergency department visits among adults aged 18-64, compared to…
Microscale Roughening of a Surface Helps Dissipate Heat
Researchers at MIT found that microscale roughening of a surface, which is less complex and more durable than nanometer techniques, can dramatically enhance the transfer…
Scientists Use Heat to Record Terabytes of Information per Second
A team of multinational researchers used heat instead of a magnetic field to record Terabytes of information per second. This technology is hundreds of times…
Gene Discovery Sheds Light on How Fruit Flies Retreat from Heat
Fruit flies. They can be downright annoying in your home, but they aren’t all bad. Here’s one way that they are helping us. A new…
