Vegan biopolymer film protects hair from environmental damage
To find new ways to shield hair from heat, sunlight and air pollution, researchers in Brazil are turning…
Toxic compounds found in synthetic and natural hair extensions
A first-of-its-kind chemical analysis reveals that many widely used hair extensions contain hazard-listed substances, highlighting gaps in labeling…
Accelerated Global Warming Could Lock Earth Into a Hothouse Future
If you think of Earth’s climate system as a backyard swing that’s been gently swaying for millennia, then…
New nanoparticles enable the removal of melanoma tumors with low-power laser
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed and tested in a mouse model a new type of nanoparticle…
Weather: Heat alerts likely as temperatures soar, heavy rain threatens for the weekend
She said beachgoers should enjoy the ideal swimming conditions, but it was a good idea to plan ahead.…
Weather: Heat alert in Whakatāne amid high North Island temperatures, light rain for South Island
Glue said Whakatāne’s two-day heat alert indicates “higher than expected temperatures” over extended periods, including overnight. She advised…
Tips for staying heart-safe during cold weather
While grocery store shelves may be empty, firewood piles filled and cell phones charged, there may be a…
Kiwi nurse in war-torn Sudan: Life and death inside a Khartoum hospital
El Amrani has twice been escorted to a safe room at the hospital due to targeted drone attacks.…
How hot is too hot? Here’s what to consider when exercising in the heat
If you like to exercise outdoors, summer gives you more chance to catch the daylight. It’s often easier…
Can dietary supplements support nutrition security as climate change disrupts food systems?
As climate stressors disrupt food systems and nutrient quality worldwide, researchers examine whether dietary supplements could support resilience…
Ball girl collapses in Australian Open heat as players rush to help
“It was just my instinct to help her and I think everyone would do the same. I’m happy…
Extreme heat shuts Hawke’s Bay brewery
By mid-afternoon, Downes said the thermometer inside the pizza kitchen station was reading 45C. “We decided that conditions…