Advertisement

129. The Science of Heat

Heatwaves are becoming more and more common across the world and with the mercury frequently reaching 37 degrees and above our bodies can struggle to keep our temperature regulated. But what impact does heat have on the body? And how does your body try to cool itself down? Luke explains the science behind it and how your genes could make you more susceptible to the adverse effects of heat.

Share this article

07.00 10 Aug 2023


129. The Science of Heat



Share this article

07.00 10 Aug 2023


Heatwaves are becoming more and more common across the world and with the mercury frequently reaching 37 degrees and above our bodies can struggle to keep our temperature regulated.

But what impact does heat have on the body? And how does your body try to cool itself down? Luke explains the science behind it and how your genes could make you more susceptible to the adverse effects of heat.


Read more about

Show Me The Science With Luke O'Neill

Related Episodes

Ireland, the Triple Lock, and...

00:20:47

Ireland, the Triple Lock, and the Broken United Nations

Newstalk Daily

00:20:47


Movies and TV: Springsteen, IT...

00:10:10

Movies and TV: Springsteen, IT Welcome to Derry, Nobody Wants This

The Hard Shoulder

00:10:10


The Thursday Interview: Cauver...

00:17:41

The Thursday Interview: Cauvery Madhavan

The Hard Shoulder

00:17:41


Kidstalk: The Presidential Ele...

00:06:24

Kidstalk: The Presidential Election

The Hard Shoulder

00:06:24