The Guardian Europe
Cold Shower Before Bed? Scientists Say That's a Hot Take
Thinking a cold shower will help you sleep on a hot night? Your body's stress hormones beg to differ.
2026-08-03
The Guardian Europe
2026-07-27
The Guardian
25 Ways to Survive a Heatwave, According to People Who Live in Giant Ovens
From Peruvian farmers to Egyptian archaeologists, the world's heatwave veterans share their sweaty secrets - hydration, early mornings, wet towels, and a deep distrust of pasta.
2026-07-22
The Guardian
Japan Invents Human Fridge Because Climate Action Is Hard
Japan's Do Hiemon personal cooling booth offers a 10-minute chill at 7p an hour - because apparently solving climate change is harder than building a human-sized fridge.
2026-05-25
BBC World
India Heatwave Tells Citizens to Stay Indoors, Citizens Respond by Going to Work Anyway
India tells citizens to avoid 45C heat; citizens decide survival is optional when rent is due. Also: North Korean football diplomacy, robot half-marathons, and BTS returns to remind us all that we peaked in 2022.
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