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health1 day ago•16 min saved

Heatwaves Meet Your Meds: Why Some Drugs Heighten Heat Risk

Common medications, including antidepressants (SSRIs/SNRIs), antipsychotics, ADHD stimulants, beta blockers, and diuretics, can disrupt the body's thermoregulation and fluid balance, increasing dehydration and heat‑related illness during heatwaves; risk is higher with drug combinations and among older adults. The article highlights personal experiences, calls for better clinician and patient awareness, and advises not stopping meds without a doctor, while emphasizing hydration, cooling strategies, and seeking medical care for serious symptoms.

via BBC|

#climate-change #dehydration #health

sports10 days ago•1 min saved

Tirante Upsets Djokovic in Cincinnati Heatwave

Argentina's Thiago Tirante stunned Novak Djokovic in the Cincinnati Open second round, beating the world No. 5 2-6 6-4 6-4 after Djokovic battled intense heat and humidity, took a medical timeout and appeared to vomit twice; Tirante, ranked 50th, seized the decisive moments in the final set and called it the best win of his career.

via BBC|

#cincinnati-open #djokovic #heat

environment13 days ago•3 min saved

Heat waves drain Europe’s rivers to record lows, satellite images reveal

Record-high heat across Europe has driven river levels down to historic lows, with the Seine, Rhine, and Danube among the most affected, turning landscapes dusty brown as satellite data from the European Space Programme document a widespread drought.

via The Washington Post|

#climate-change #drought #environment

technology15 days ago•4 min saved

City tests heat‑capture subway tech to cool platforms and warm nearby buildings

New York City plans an $800,000 feasibility study to test a Thermal Energy Network that would pull heat from hot subway platforms and store it in nearby municipal buildings for winter use, starting with the Brooklyn Bridge‑City Hall and Chambers Street complex. If viable, design work could begin in 2027, using geothermal boreholes under the Chambers platform to transfer heat to heated city buildings; the effort aims to curb summer heat on platforms (which have topped around 96°F) and reduce the isolation of riders in sweltering stations. The concept, used in hospitals and universities, was previously explored for 168th Street and 181st Street, with city officials framing it as an innovative climate solution for NYC.

via Gothamist|

#geothermal #heat #mta

technology17 days ago•3 min saved

The Real Limits of 10,000-Lumen Flashlights

Debunking the 10,000-lumen hype: maintaining extreme brightness drains batteries fast and causes heat that forces automatic dimming or requires large, heavy cooling systems; tested models drop from their claimed output within seconds to minutes, meaning handheld flashlights can't sustain 10k lumens; bigger-lumen setups require bigger, heavier gear and cooling, so buyers should value sustained brightness and battery life over peak specs.

via SlashGear|

#battery #flashlight #heat

world17 days ago

Typhoon Dolphin Pounds Okinawa as Japan Faces Heat and Earthquake Toll Rise

Typhoon Dolphin pounds Okinawa and threatens to move on to China, while Japan reports the earthquake death toll rising to 34 as thousands shelter in evacuation centers and struggle to stay cool amid sweltering heat.

via BBC|

#dolphin #evacuation-centers #heat

physics-and-mathematics21 days ago•109 min saved

Programmable heat routing could steer infrared heat flow

Physicists propose a theoretical device that uses a magnetic field to break reciprocity in a layer of indium arsenide and a phase-change GST layer to independently control and lock how heat is absorbed and emitted. This nonvolatile programming could direct heat in one direction and hold that setting without power, potentially enabling more efficient energy systems and heat-based memory, with infrared sensing as a likely first use. The concept remains paper‑based and untested for real devices.

via livescience.com|

#heat #infrared #magneto-optical

weather22 days ago•18 min saved

Interior California Braces for a Week of Triple-Digit Heat

A heat wave is forecast for inland Mendocino, Humboldt and Trinity counties this week, with triple-digit highs and Trinity County possibly reaching 114–116°F on Tuesday and Wednesday; inland Mendocino could hit 100s–108, while coastal Humboldt stays cooler in the 60s–70s. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for interior areas, starting Monday, with heat potentially persisting into the end of the week. Patchy smoke may affect the region, and residents should stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity during peak sun, check on vulnerable neighbors, and ensure pets have shade and water.

via Redheaded Blackbelt|

#heat #heat-advisory #humboldt-county

sports24 days ago•31 min saved

Banana Ball at Boise State Triggers Seat Swaps and Heat Safety Fixes

Banana Ball at Boise State Friday caused seating mix-ups—fans bought seats that didn’t exist and were reassigned or moved to standing areas—and left seven people hospitalized for heat-related issues. Complaints about water stations and extreme heat circulated as ESPN cited 170-degree field temps while Boise State noted 101 degrees at the airport. In response, Boise State and Banana Ball announced Saturday changes: more cooling/water stations, hydration reminders, an earlier start time, and refunds plus merchandise gift cards for affected fans, with some receiving priority for next year’s tickets.

via BoiseDev|

#banana-ball #boise-state #heat

sports29 days ago•7 min saved

Kuminga’s Market Standoff Meets Heat’s Klay Pursuit in a Quiet NBA Offseason

Kuminga’s market has cooled, forcing him to consider a smaller, potentially one-year deal or a sign-and-trade (which requires a three-year contract)—a path that complicates a Hawks-pivot plan due to luxury-tax concerns. The Heat are targeting Klay Thompson with their remaining mid-level exception and could pursue DeRozan if Dallas buys him out. As the offseason winds down, several other names to watch include Porter Jr., Sabonis, LaVine, AD, Strus/Schroder, Murphy and Turner.

via NBC Sports|

#heat #kuminga #nba

weather29 days ago•4 min saved

Chicago Braces for Extreme Heat and Severe Storms

Heat index could reach 115°F as severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings sweep across the Chicago area, with damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rain ahead. Warnings cover multiple counties including Will, Cook, Kane, DuPage, Lake and McHenry, and a tornado warning was issued for parts of DuPage, Cook and Will counties and Lake County, Indiana. FAA ground stops were issued at O’Hare and Midway, and a second storm round could develop later in the day as the area remains under an enhanced (level 3 of 5) threat with a weather watch through the afternoon.

via NBC 5 Chicago|

#chicago #hail #heat

sports29 days ago•122 min saved

Pogačar's fifth Tour seals dominance as Evenepoel climbs and July's battles loom

Eight takeaways from Cyclingnews' Tour de France analysis: Tadej Pogačar secured a record-tying fifth victory and showed leadership by riding for his teammate at times, Remco Evenepoel made significant climbing progress signaling a tougher future duel, Jonas Vingegaard’s absence reshaped the podium dynamic, debates mounted over route choices and the heat’s impact on July racing, Paris delivered a dramatic finale and atmosphere, teen prodigy Paul Seixas impressed with a strong debut, a wake‑up call on anti‑doping emerged, and the Tour proved the fastest ever but also among the hardest—raising big questions about staging July cycling in a warming climate.

via Cyclingnews|

#evenepoel #heat #paris

sports1 month ago•11 min saved

LeBron James’ Next Team Still Unknown as Free Agency Drags On

LeBron James has not revealed his next NBA destination 24 days after saying he would not return to the Lakers, with five frontrunners—Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Philadelphia 76ers—holding patterns as he weighs his options. His agent Rich Paul has told teams they don’t need to provide more information, while the league prepares its 2026-27 schedule and teams await his decision. Public pitches and strategic moves by suitors continue, but the ultimate choice remains unknown, a situation analysts call a major waiting game.

via The New York Times|

#cavaliers #heat #lebron-james

weather1 month ago•5 min saved

Houston to bake at 100–105°F as Bertha weakens offshore and evening storms approach

Houston is set for a 100–105°F scorcher today as Tropical Storm Bertha weakens offshore, with scattered evening thunderstorms possible; rain will be focused along the coast over the next few days and heat should ease somewhat over the weekend.

via Space City Weather|

#bertha #heat #houston

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

LeBron's Free-Agent Decision Delayed Amid Scheduling and Vacation Plans

LeBron James won’t decide his next team on Tuesday, with ESPN’s Dave McMenamin saying there’s no timetable or elaborate rollout as pursuing teams cite family vacations; the Warriors, Cavaliers, 76ers and Heat remain in play, and James has indicated he’ll play elsewhere in 2026-27, a decision that could come in the early part of next week and will influence the league’s schedule per commissioner Adam Silver.

via Bleacher Report|

#heat #lebron-james #nba-free-agency