The ghostly white corals of Mo’orea tell a story of a reef in crisis—and a hidden story of survival. New Texas A&M University-led research reveals that adult survivors of the deadly 2019 heat wave passed heat-tolerant genetic variants linked to survival to the next generation, providing one of the clearest records of rapid evolution in the wild.

The University of Missouri is expanding an innovative, research-based mobile app that helps pork producers predict heat stress in pigs before symptoms appear.

A research paper by scientists at Zhejiang University examined whether exposure to heatwaves (HWs) is linked to more rapid biological aging in adults of middle and advanced age.

The research paper, published on Jul 15, 2026 in the journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems.

Researchers at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania, report that waste-based geopolymer mortars with selected fine aggregates – particularly corundum and ceramic waste – can retain high compressive strength after exposure to 800°C. The study shows strengths up to 53 MPa with limited microcracking, outperforming conventional Portland-cement concrete under extreme heat. Made entirely from industrial and demolition waste, these geopolymers offer a lower-carbon alternative to cement, whose production generates up to 8% of global CO₂ emissions. The material is suited for fire-resistant applications such as tunnels, furnaces, and industrial infrastructure.