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Joseph Shavit
Feb 27, 2022
Humans can endure lower temperatures and humidity levels than previously thought
Research found that in humid climates, the temperatures to which humans can adapt may be lower than previously thought.


Joseph Shavit
Nov 28, 2021
Trees found to reduce land surface area temperatures in cities up to 12°C
Prior research has suggested that adding green spaces to cities can help reduce high air temperatures during the warm months.


Joseph Shavit
Oct 7, 2021
A new study reveals the evolutionary reason why women feel colder than men
This phenomenon is not unique to humans. In many species of mammals and birds, females prefer warm places whereas males prefer cooler temps.


Joseph Shavit
Sep 20, 2021
Solar geoengineering -- Is blocking the sun to control global warming a good idea?
It sounds like something out of a bad science fiction movie—artificially blocking sunlight to keep global warming from overheating the Earth


Joseph Shavit
Sep 9, 2021
Drought–more than temperature–governs diversity of life on Earth
Scientists have long believed that temperature, especially freezing cold, limits diversity of plant species.
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