For the first time, humans were exposed to a deadly combination of heat and humidity. Here's how long they lasted
www.abc.net.au
Heatwaves loom as a growing threat to humanity in a warming climate. This summer alone, in the northern hemisphere, thousands have died during extreme heat events. It's driving researchers to find out more about the point when heat turns deadly.
  • shapesandstuff
    53·
    14 days ago

    Wet bulb is an effect thats based on heat and humidity. Which part is confusing you? /g

    • Em Adespoton@lemmy.ca
      1·
      14 days ago

      The part where the headline is supposedly about the first time humans have experienced it?

      The content is fine… the formatting and headline are atrocious.

      • shapesandstuff
        1·
        14 days ago

        Ahh gotcha, yeah thats a bit clickbaitey. I read it as “for the first time in a controlled experiment”