Tag: Heat Stress
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Bat boxes may become deadly roosts in heat, study warns
Overview: bat boxes under heat stress Artificial roosts for bats, commonly known as bat boxes, are a favored conservation tool in urban areas where hollow trees are scarce. They offer shelter for several species and help keep native bats connected to human-dominated landscapes. However, new research published in the Journal of Experimental Biology raises a…
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Bat Boxes and Heat Risk: Safe Roosts for Bats in a Warming World
Introduction: Bat boxes as a conservation tool—and a potential hazard Artificial roosts for bats, commonly known as bat boxes, are widely used to support native bat populations where natural habitats have been degraded or removed. In urban areas, these boxes offer shelter when hollow trees are scarce. A new study in the Journal of Experimental…
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Rising Temperatures Threaten Older Hearts: Heat & Health
Overview: Heat, aging, and heart health As climate change pushes global temperatures higher and heat waves become more frequent, a silent crisis is unfolding at the intersection of aging and the cardiovascular system. A recent narrative review in the Journal of Applied Physiology synthesizes evidence from the past decade showing that older adults face disproportionate…
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Raducanu Retires in Wuhan Open First Round Against Ann Li Amid Scorching Conditions
Raducanu Faces Tough Start in Wuhan Open as Heat Takes Its Toll Emma Raducanu’s campaign at the Wuhan Open got off to a frustrating and disappointing start when she retired during her first-round match against American Ann Li. Trailing 6-1, 4-1, the British number one appeared exhausted, a reminder that the sport’s physical demands can…