Now, Northeastern researchers have developed a new, lightweight plastic-ceramic composite that conducts heat and can be used ...

The breakthrough relies on microring modulators, which are tiny ring-shaped devices made from silicon that manipulate light to encode information. The system uses two pairs of these modulators, one of ...

As NBA Free Agency begins to heat up, the Miami Heat have revealed their trade valuation for forward Andrew Wiggins in negotiations with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Rising global temperatures pose big challenges for city living and fuel talk of "urban heat islands." What are they and why do they matter?

The Miami Heat have reportedly shopped forward Andrew Wiggins during free agency. The question is this: Are the Heat asking too much? A report recently surfaced ...

A new Miami Heat mailbag: Are more changes coming for the Heat’s roster? Also, could the Heat pursue Damian Lillard once he hits free agency?

Nine children have died in the U.S. after being left in hot cars this year, according to data from Kids and Car Safety.

Is extreme heat the new normal in Boston? If the heat across Massachusetts this week felt unbearable, you're not imagining it. Boston hit 102 degrees on Tuesday.

As previous disasters have laid bare the US’ vulnerabilities to other types of extreme weather, this week is revealing strains in infrastructure and highlighting public health risks when faced ...

Extreme heat is making air pollution worse, scientists say. And President Trump’s regulatory rollbacks could drive air pollution even higher.

The Oregon Department of Energy is now accepting applications for the agency’s Heat Pump Purchase program, which offers qualified residents up to $2,000 in rebates.

The combination of high heat and humidity has triggered an Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory for western PA. Both heat alerts will run through 8 PM Wednesday.