Joseph ShavitFeb 27, 2022Humans can endure lower temperatures and humidity levels than previously thoughtResearch found that in humid climates, the temperatures to which humans can adapt may be lower than previously thought.
Joseph ShavitNov 28, 2021Trees found to reduce land surface area temperatures in cities up to 12°CPrior research has suggested that adding green spaces to cities can help reduce high air temperatures during the warm months.
Joseph ShavitOct 7, 2021A new study reveals the evolutionary reason why women feel colder than menThis phenomenon is not unique to humans. In many species of mammals and birds, females prefer warm places whereas males prefer cooler temps.
Joseph ShavitSep 20, 2021Solar 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 ShavitSep 9, 2021Drought–more than temperature–governs diversity of life on EarthScientists have long believed that temperature, especially freezing cold, limits diversity of plant species.