Heatwave

Autonomous AI-powered drone tech detects and reports fires, test launched by five-way partnership

As global warming and wildfires intensify, governmental and tech partners race to develop an AI-powered drone system that detects and reports fires within minutes.

Drone integrating VTOL & APUS 25 tech undergoes test flight.
Smoke rises as flames burn during a wildfire at Ares, Grionde, amongst worsening drought conditions following a heatwave and water shortages across much of France, July 25, 2026.

Climate change made 'fire-prone' weather conditions more likely in Spain and France, scientists say

Pigeons fly in front of the sun as it rises over Kuwait City on August 23, 2025.

Record heatwave expected to hit Israel this weekend with potential 47°C in Sea of Galilee region

A view of a wildfire spreading over the Burgohondo mountains, in Avila, Spain July 23, 2026.

Spain declares national emergency as wildfires near Madrid, Avila force thousands to evacuate


Israeli Kibbutz Tirat Zvi holds the 3rd highest temperature ever recorded

The Kibbutz was established on June 30, 1937, as a "Tower and Stockade" settlement intended to mark the southern limit of Jewish settlements in the Bet Shean valley.

 Kibbutz Tirat Zvi, in the Bet Shean valley. August 05, 2019.

Temperatures continue to rise across Israel as heatwave stretches on

Temperatures in the Jordan Valley area of Beit She'an will hit 43 degrees Celsius, making it the area hit hardest by the heatwave outside of Eilat.

 Israelis enjoying the beach in Ashkelon during a heatwave, August 27, 2022

Brace for heatwaves: weekend Israeli weather forecast

There will be an increase in temperatures in the mountains and in the interior of the country and it will be hotter than usual for the season.

Thousands flock to Tel Aviv beaches during April 22 heat wave.

Can Israeli innovation help fight the climate crisis?

With the current climate crisis, Israeli and international companies were sent to look for technological solutions.

 A sign warns of extreme heat in Death Valley, California, US, July 11, 2021

Rhode Island restaurant posts Anne Frank meme, apologizes

The meme posted by the restaurant depicts a picture of Anne Frank with the caption, "It is hotter in here than an oven...and I should know."

 Anne Frank's passport photo.

Heat exhaustion: What is it and how can it be treated or prevented?

Heat exhaustion comes from overheating and high temperatures and isn't usually serious - but it can become something life threatening if measures aren't taken to cool down.

 A sign warns of extreme heat in Death Valley, California, US, July 11, 2021

Human-caused climate change increases risk of extreme heatwaves - study

The researchers linked the 2021 North American heatwave to greenhouse gas emissions.

A firefighter works as the Caldor Fire burns in Grizzly Flats, California, US, August 22, 2021.

Ant hivemind behaves like a neural network when making decisions -study

When facing rising temperatures, colonies collectively evacuate the nest when the ground becomes too warm, It is almost as if the colony of ants has a greater, collective mind.

 Artificial Neural Network with Chip

Heat waves are most dangerous in cold countries -Soroka Med

Much of Europe has been sweltering under temperatures near 40 degrees centigrade, sending residents of England, France, Italy and elsewhere to historical fountains in cities to jump in and cool off.

A man dives into River Thames, during a heatwave in Oxford, Britain, July 19, 2022.

How is the UK heatwave caused by climate change?

The ongoing heatwave has devastated the UK and parts of Europe due to years of severe greenhouse gas emissions. And at this rate, it may get much worse

A man cools off in a water fountain during a heatwave, at Trafalgar Square in London, Britain, July 19, 2022.