A new study has shown that extreme heat can disrupt the temperature regulation in beehives and reduce the size of bee colonies, posing a threat to pollination and agriculture. Scientists recommend measures to reduce heat stress and help maintain stable bee populations.
The plant Tidestromia oblongifolia can actively grow even in extreme heat thanks to its unique adaptation mechanisms. Studying its resilience may help develop new agricultural crops for the future in the context of global warming.
Every year, around five million people die due to abnormal temperatures, but such deaths are often not linked to the weather. A new study has shown that air conditioning in nursing homes significantly reduces mortality among the elderly during heatwaves.