heatwaves

Five-day deluge unleashed flash floods and landslides that killed 18 and left nine others missing, authorities say. Torrential rains that lashed South Korea have killed at least 18 people and …

More English regions are expected to join the North West and Yorkshire in an official drought on Tuesday after yet another hot and dry spell of weather. The announcement is …

You have full access to this article via your institution. The frequency of the longest and most dangerous heatwaves is increasing as the planet warms, research suggests1. Scientists have long …

When scientists first sequenced the human genome in 2003, they revealed the full set of DNA instructions that make a person. But we still didn’t know what all those 3 …

Getty Images Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm. Experts recommend checking on those who may be more vulnerable, …

Clownfish have been shown to shrink in order to survive heat stress and avoid social conflict, Newcastle University research reveals. The fish, recognisable from the starring role in the film …

A new study published in the journal Coral Reefs reveals that heat-tolerant symbiotic algae may be essential to saving elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) — a foundational species in Caribbean reef …