These maps show different regions of the world overlaid with a range of heat stress data over the long term, between 1980 and 2019. (a) shows air temperature, (b) shows specific humidity, (c) shows ...

Humans, microbes (bacteria, viruses, fungi), and plants all react differently to dry ambient conditions. Microbes adapt quickly by shrinking down, forming thicker membranes, and becoming dormant.

Across much of the world, hotter days are no longer arriving alone. The air itself is changing, sometimes turning from dry ...

The dangers of heat and humidity are so well known it’s become cliche to mention them. But the impacts can extend farther ...

Humidity, a measure of the amount of water vapour in the air, plays a crucial role in shaping our weather, influencing rainfall, and affecting how we feel day to day. While often overshadowed by ...

Low humidity levels can have several effects on both the environment and human health. Humidity refers to the amount of moisture present in the air, and when it drops significantly, it can lead to ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Each exhaled breath carries distinct signatures of human activity - quick and shallow during exercise, deep and regular in sleep, irregular while speaking. These breathing ...