"Inflammation in the brain and spine contributes to cognitive decline, compromises the ability to form new neurons and ... raising concerns about intermittent heat waves. Our heating planet ...

How do marine heat waves form off the coast of California? Between Hawaii and California, a semi-permanent high-pressure area, termed the North Pacific High, generates winds that blow south towards ...

Mortality rates during heat waves have been put in the spotlight with research from The University of Queensland showing a 20% increase in heat wave-related deaths due to human-induced climate change.