It's summertime, and the living is muggy. As temperatures continue to escalate around the globe, there is an increased risk of health problems due to extreme temperatures. When it's between 105 and ...

The article discussed humidity's impact on comfort, measuring methods, and its role in weather patterns. It explained the difference between absolute and relative humidity, sources of humidity, and ...

During recent major summer heatwaves, such as in 2003 in central and western Europe and 2010 in Russia, the mortality locally increased by tens of thousands of additional casualties 1. Apart from ...

High humidity affects the human body by causing frizzy hair, increased sweating, and potential overheating. It can exacerbate asthma and allergy symptoms. Low humidity results in dry skin and nasal ...

Working out in muggy weather can be brutal. Here are four ways to survive and thrive when it feels like a sauna outside. Credit...Justin J Wee for The New York Times Supported by By Danielle Friedman ...

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...

Trying to figure out which plants need humidity to thrive may feel like a daunting task, but it’s actually less complicated than it sounds. The majority of plants that we keep in our homes are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Christine Ro is a journalist covering science and development. 50°C (122°F) is a staggeringly high temperature. Yet Avikal ...