Climate Change
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CRISPR yields climate-resilient crops, boosting food security
In 2021, Japan quietly introduced the world's first CRISPR-edited tomato, the Sicilian Rouge High GABA, engineered not just for resilience but enhanced nutritional content.
Heat Waves Impair Cognitive Function, New Study Finds
Firefighters, trained for extreme conditions, struggled to focus and control their attention after just 15 minutes of intense heat exposure, MIT Technology Review reports.
OpenAI throttles services amid extreme heatwaves
During a record-breaking heatwave last month, OpenAI quietly throttled access for some enterprise users.
Europe's heat wave strains power grids amid energy crisis
Average daily electricity prices grew by 175% in Germany during the heatwave compared to a baseline day, placing significant financial pressure on households and businesses, according to Bloomberg .
More than a third of 2026 World Cup matches face dangerous heat
On the opening day of a 2026 FIFA World Cup fan festival in Houston, over 100 individuals experienced heat-related illnesses, with four requiring hospitalization.