Accordingly, it is crucial to stay safe when heat waves hit hard. A heatwave can affect anyone, but people above 75, pregnant women, and those with long-term health issues such as diabetes or lung conditions are the most at risk. But don’t worry, following these tips can help you ...
I tend to collapse into a sweaty puddle when it gets hot, but I've been invited to take part in a heatwave experiment. Prof Damian Bailey from the University of South Wales wants to give me a typical heatwave encounter. So we're going to start at 21C, crank up the thermostat to 35C...
During an extreme heatwave, this can be a big problem. “When the temperature reaches around 35°C, the only real way to cool the body is through sweating,” says Tipton. “This is because the evaporation of sweat isn’t actually reliant on temperature – it’s all about the water vapou...
The temperature, however, has been nothing compared to what other countries, particularly in Europe, have been experiencing overing the last number of weeks. Barcelona recorded its hottest ever day on Tuesday (40 degrees) as a heatwave engulfs Spain, while London saw...
Much like us, electronics struggle to cope when they get too hot. So, while sweltering temperatures continue to sweep across the US, and large parts of the world, cell phone owners must take extra care of their devices or risk destroying them. ...
Image:Fires broke out around England in the July heatwave 1. Record heat in UK left people and infrastructure struggling to cope For the first time ever, temperatures soared to 40°C in the UK this summer, an eventmade ten times more likely by climate change, scientists sai...
That answer will tell you roughly how little propane (or other such cooking fuel) you could get by with by using solar cooking on the available sunny days — until or if the power is restored. Hopefully, you won’t have to cope with a many moons long power outage like Puerto Rico ...
10 tips to keep your pup safe in the heatwave Pets are the best therapy, survey suggests The link between pet ownership and mental health Psychologist shares secret health benefits of dogs Healthy Mums This Cornish resort is perfect for a babymoon ...
People gather at the Pacific Ocean on the first day of the Labor Day weekend amid a heatwave in Santa Monica, California. Temperatures soared across California, sparking concerns that crowded beaches could allow for a wider spread of COVID-19. ...
All the best songwriters are artisans who reach for the tools of poetry to help put their own stamp on declarations of love and heartbreak. Similes abound: love is like oxygen, like a butterfly, like a heatwave, like a bridge over troubled water, as sweet as Tupelo honey. Love has also...