Temperature | Brighter Side News

Joseph Shavit

Cutting down on one 'super fat' could help plants survive climate change

Even drops of a few degrees can be tough on growing plants. If temperature swings become too large, that means less food for the planet.

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Meet Aquabot: Aquatic drone that measures water quality throughout river networks

The AquaBOT measures a range of water quality indicators, providing data for studies focused on clean water and sustainable energy.

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Tiny battery-free climate sensors float in the wind like dandelion seeds

Researchers have developed a tiny, battery-free sensor-carrying device that can be blown by the wind as it tumbles toward the ground.

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The colder you are -- the longer you live, study finds

Researchers have found that body temperature exerts a greater effect on lifespan than metabolic rate.

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Humans can endure lower temperatures and humidity levels than previously thought

Research found that in humid climates, the temperatures to which humans can adapt may be lower than previously thought.

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Trees found to reduce land surface area temperatures in cities up to 12°C

Prior research has suggested that adding green spaces to cities can help reduce high air temperatures during the warm months.

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A new study reveals the evolutionary reason why women feel colder than men

This phenomenon is not unique to humans. In many species of mammals and birds, females prefer warm places whereas males prefer cooler temps.

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Solar geoengineering -- Is blocking the sun to control global warming a good idea?

It sounds like something out of a bad science fiction movie—artificially blocking sunlight to keep global warming from overheating the Earth

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Drought–more than temperature–governs diversity of life on Earth

Scientists have long believed that temperature, especially freezing cold, limits diversity of plant species.