Heat
Hackers heat French supermarket fridges, sparking fires, spoiling food
Les Mousquetaires, owner of retailer Intermarché, said fridges at around 150 of its stores were heated to 50 degrees Celsius overnight for six hours.
Archaeologists unearth medieval convent’s heating system during renovations in Switzerland
Thousands of hectares in flames as Belgium's biggest wildfire on record heads towards Germany
August disguised as fall: Thunderstorms, extreme heatwave expected as Israel nears end of summer
Israelis enjoy brief respite from extreme heat wave
Wednesday will bring clear skies and a further increase in temperatures, returning the country to an uncomfortable heat.
Risk of fatal heart attack may double when the air is hot and dusty
The researchers estimated that about 2.8% of heart attack deaths could be attributed to the combination of extreme temperatures and high levels of fine particulate pollution.
Israeli scientists ‘hire’ fruit bats to participate in experiments on where air is warmer in cities
"Thanks to the bats, we were able to create the first three-dimensional map of Urban Heat Islands in Gush Dan," said Prof. Alexandra Chudnovsky.
How to best take care of your cat on hot summer days
Just as we have to be careful of the many dangers that lie in the hottest season of the year, we need to make sure we are taking care of our cats.
Not what you thought: The best drink for staying hydrated in summer
Beat the heat with milk! The Israeli summer challenges us, but a study finds water isn't the most efficient drink for hydration.
The hottest June yet: NASA report finds June 2023 to be hottest recorded
June's heatwave may be incomparable to others - with data compared as far back as the early 1950s.
'Heat storm' stretches into southern Europe, health alerts issued
Europe's highest recorded temperature of 48.8C (119.8F), registered in Sicily two years ago, could be exceeded in the coming days.
Israel's extreme heat wave: How much longer will it last?
On Monday, the heat is expected to reach its peak, with temperatures projected to reach 45C (113F) at the Dead Sea.
Netanyahu suffered from more than dehydration - neurologist
According to sources from Sheba Medical Center, the prime minister lost consciousness while at home in Caesarea and fell as a result, hitting his head.
Extreme heatwave in Israel: What to expect and how to stay safe
Most of the country will experience temperatures ranging from 91-96F (33-36C), although some locations will reach 100-109F (38-43C).
