Water temperatures several degrees above normal span thousands of miles, though they have mostly stopped short of the Pacific ...

Just as heat waves can strain the human body, they’re taking a growing toll on the world’s wildlife. Recent studies show that extreme heat and climate change have contributed to major declines in ...

A “dangerous” late-season heat wave is expected to return to Washington — not because temperatures will soar to record-breaking extremes, but because they will run far hotter than what the region is ...

As the frequency and intensity of heat waves increase across the U.S., a similar but more striking phenomenon is occurring in American rivers. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news ...

New research shows that marine heat waves can reshape ocean food webs, which in turn can slow the transport of carbon to the ...

A new study finds dozens of heat waves would be "virtually impossible" without the activity of major fossil fuel producers, ...

Research shows that repeated heat wave exposure may speed up biological aging. Outdoor workers, rural residents, and people without air conditioning face the highest risks. Extreme heat also leads to ...

Aug. 25 (UPI) --Living through heat waves is making us age faster, a new study said. Extreme temperatures are increasingly common because of climate change, potentially causing widespread and ...

Every summer, heat waves affect millions of people around the world. The World Meteorological Organization reported that at least 10 countries experienced temperatures higher than 50ºC in 2023–2024.