For the first time, humans were exposed to a deadly combination of heat and humidity. Here's how long they lasted
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Heatwaves loom as a growing threat to humanity in a warming climate. This summer alone, in the northern hemisphere, thousands have died during extreme heat events. It's driving researchers to find out more about the point when heat turns deadly.
  • @rcbrk@lemmy.mlEnglish
    20•9 months ago

    Reader mode exposes a much better headline:

    Scientists testing deadly heat limits on humans show thresholds may be much lower than first thought