Heat

Thousands of hectares in flames as Belgium's biggest wildfire on record heads towards Germany

The fire is more than double the size of a blaze in 2011 that burned close to 1,400 hectares, data from ​the European Forest Fire Information System showed.

Fire rages in the Hautes Fagnes (High Fens) nature reserve, on Friday 14 August 2026 in Kettenis, Eupen.
People walk in the rain in Jerusalem, August 15, 2026.

August disguised as fall: Thunderstorms, extreme heatwave expected as Israel nears end of summer

Family, illustration.

Heatwave leaves no choice: Indoor air-conditioned attractions for the summer vacation

Israelis hike at Nahal Hava in the Negev, southern Israel, January 30, 2026; Illustrative.

From the Danube to the Negev: Climate change is a European problem too - opinion


Heat exhaustion: What is it and how can it be treated or prevented?

Heat exhaustion comes from overheating and high temperatures and isn't usually serious - but it can become something life threatening if measures aren't taken to cool down.

 A sign warns of extreme heat in Death Valley, California, US, July 11, 2021

Heat waves are most dangerous in cold countries -Soroka Med

Much of Europe has been sweltering under temperatures near 40 degrees centigrade, sending residents of England, France, Italy and elsewhere to historical fountains in cities to jump in and cool off.

A man dives into River Thames, during a heatwave in Oxford, Britain, July 19, 2022.

South Florida toddler dies after being left in a hot car outside a Jewish school

Florida has the second-highest number of hot car deaths in the United States.

 y. Purchase a mirror that can be placed on a baby's car seat to help make drives easier

This fan trick will help you sleep better in the summer heat

Do you sleep worse in the summer? Don’t panic, this will pass when the heatwave dissipates, but there’s a really simple method to get cool right now.

 Standing fan (illustrative)

Our brains can reach over 40°C - study

When it’s 40 degrees Celsius, it’s so hot that we fall into bed exhausted and depleted. Yet new research has found that certain parts of our brains are at this high temperature. How is this possible?

 The brain (illustrative).

You make me so hot: Attractiveness rises in worms exposed to higher temps - study

The study shows that environmental stressors can indirectly cause genetic changes through epigenetic inheritance.

 A worm (illustrative).

Extreme heat may impact younger people more than elderly - study

This information is reportedly only being uncovered now because previous studies had only looked at hospitalizations among older adults.

 The newly uncovered 300-seat theater at Herodion.

What you need to know about air conditioning in Israel

The pitfalls of instillation and hidden prices are almost enough to deter a potential purchaser.

 THE IDEA of surviving a summer in Tel Aviv without aircon was not appealing

How to be a better baker through understanding heat transfer

Anyone who studied basic physics in high school will remember that there are three forms of heat transfer. 

 BREAD BAKES from the outside in.

MDA publishes guide for surviving the upcoming heatwave

The list of tips includes helpful suggestions for actions that will help keep you and your loved ones safe during the heatwave.

Thousands flock to Tel Aviv beaches during April 22 heat wave.