Scientists have used ultrafast high-intensity lasers to superheat gold to 14 times its melting point without turning the solid metal into a liquid. The record-breaking experiment, which was described in a study published July 23 in the journal Nature, smashed a decades-old theory about the stability of solids and is the first reliable method to precisely measure the temperature of …
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Raw recap & reactions: The heat is on – Cageside Seats
Raw recap & reactions: The heat is on Cageside Seats Raw: August 4, 2025 WWE WWE Raw results, highlights (Aug. 4): Seth Rollins stands tall over CM Punk, LA Knight, Roman Reigns Yahoo Sports WWE Raw results, recap, grades: Seth Rollins puts down Roman Reigns, CM Punk and LA Knight after title defense CBS Sports WWE Raw Preview (8/4/25): Start Time, Match Card, How …
Read More »Summer heat and cold symptoms: COVID-19 is rising
Summer heat, outdoor fun … and cold and flu symptoms? The three may not go together in many people’s minds: partly owing to common myths about germs and partly because many viruses really do have lower activity levels in the summer. But it is possible to get the sniffles — or worse — in the summer. Federal data released Friday, …
Read More »Nominations talks heat up as Senate hopes to advance spending bills – Politico
Nominations talks heat up as Senate hopes to advance spending bills Politico Capitol agenda: It’s down to Trump, Schumer and Thune Politico U.S. Senate C-SPAN The Senate’s Plans to Get Out of Town Are Currently in ‘the Ditch’ NOTUS Republicans move to clear final hurdles to funding bill before recess The Hill Source link
Read More »Meteorite Silica Shocks Scientists as Research Reveals “This Space Mineral Could Revolutionize How We Manage Heat in Factories and Power Plants”
IN A NUTSHELL 🌌 Scientists at Columbia University discovered a hybrid crystal-glass material called tridymite with unique thermal properties. 🔬 Tridymite maintains constant thermal conductivity across temperatures, defying conventional heat conduction behaviors. 🔥 The material’s properties could revolutionize steel production by improving heat management and reducing carbon emissions. 🌍 Ongoing research into tridymite may impact future technologies, including sustainable practices …
Read More »Living in extreme heat can age your body just like smoking does
Phoenix summers no longer just feel unbearable. They may age your body faster too. In 2023 alone, the city recorded over 140 days with temperatures surpassing 100°F. Now, new research suggests that these extreme heat conditions do more than cause short-term harm. A recent study published in the journal Science Advances has revealed that long-term exposure to high heat …
Read More »July 31 Flood Watch As Heat And Humidity Break With Strong To Severe Storms
Thursday, July 31 2025 Morning Report Today is the end of the heat wave, and the force that will break it will be powerful. There is so much humidity in the air, along with the high heat, that thunderstorms will have a high water capacity. This means torrential downpours could lead to urban flooding and swollen streams. A few inches …
Read More »Why some medications increase your heat risk : NPR
Heat poses an extra risk for millions of Americans who take medications for issues ranging from high blood pressure to antidepressants. David Goldman/AP hide caption toggle caption David Goldman/AP For the millions of Americans who take medications for common issues like heart disease or high blood pressure, a heatwave like the one causing sweltering conditions across the Central and Southeastern …
Read More »With a few more days of big heat, these cities will experience the brunt of it – The Washington Post
With a few more days of big heat, these cities will experience the brunt of it The Washington Post Life-threatening heat dome broils millions across eastern US as records tumble FOX Weather Eastern US swelters from heatwave as high temperatures affect half of country | Extreme heat The Guardian 100-degree temps scorch large swaths of U.S.; more than 150 million people under heat …
Read More »Tampa Hits 100 Degrees for the First Time as Heat Grips the Southeast – The New York Times
Tampa Hits 100 Degrees for the First Time as Heat Grips the Southeast The New York Times More than 170 million under heat alerts in the South and the East NBC News Eastern US swelters from heatwave as high temperatures affect half of country The Guardian Historic heat: Tampa, Florida hits 100 degrees for first time on record News 5 Cleveland WEWS The heat …
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