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How Bodies Adapt to Extreme Temperatures

Updated 2026-08-31 15:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

A study explores how human bodies adapt to extreme temperatures, highlighting the challenges of maintaining these adaptations during seasonal changes. The research underscores the limits of our physiological responses.

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New Scientist
No matter where you’re from, there are things you can do to cope better with extreme temperatures. But it takes work to stop our bodies’ adaptations from slipping backwards over winter, and there are limits to how far we can go
2026-08-31 15:00 UTC
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