The U.S. has experiencedunrelenting temperaturesthis year, with triple-digit highs seen across the country, from the Southwest to the nation's capital. This week another summerheat wave is hitting Southern California, with temperatures rising into the upper 90s and triple digits in the valleys. ...
the National Weather Service has issuedheat advisoriesand excessive heat warnings in Washington, Oregon and parts of Idaho as well as much of the Northeast Seaboard. The temperature in Billings, Montana, was forecast to hit the triple
Plants take in water through their roots and depend on it to live. But after the plant is done with it, dry air absorbs that water by turning it into gaseous water vapor. The air provides the heat that drives this process, so during the process, the air loses heat and becomes cooler....
more frequent heat waves spreading each year. These rising temperatures can put many at risk for heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Read on for guidance from experts on how to stay coo...
Wondering what to do if you've found an outdoor cat? If you suspect the kitty has been separated from his owner, or if she's a stray that needs medical attention, it's critical you find a safe way to catch her and get her the help she needs. But luring and catching a cat—...
Extreme heat can be dangerous for animals, so it's important to know how to help them cool off. (Ben Nelms/CBC) Content continues below WATER AND RUBBING ALCOHOL Walton advises pet owners to carry water specifically for the...
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“While they used to be strictly marine animals who hunted other marine animals, now, those polar bears are able to eat vegetation and small foxes and land animals who have arrived off of the shores of Hudson Bay. The northern polar bears in Baffin Island, however, are still dependent ...
Gamma rays and neutrons, because they are so penetrating, can have severe effects on the cells of humans and other animals. You may have heard at some point of a nuclear device called a neutron bomb. The whole idea of this bomb is to optimize the production of neutrons and gamma rays ...
Human Senses Pictures A girl uses her tongue to drink from an open fire hydrant in Harlem, N.Y., during a heat wave. See more human senses pictures. Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images There's a famous myth that the tongue is the body's strongest muscle. It's not really true -- ...