Thermal sensations are consciously differentiated as hot or cold by the brain; however, the neural mechanism that enables this differentiation is not well understood. To address this, researchers have ...

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"When cold weather occurs, people tend to congregate indoors, in more crowded environments, making it easier for germs to spread," he said. What's more, some viruses can survive better in the cold, ...

When we touch something hot or cold, the temperature is consciously sensed. Previous studies have shown that the cortex, the outermost layer of the brain, is responsible for thermal sensations.

As potent Artic air is expected to invade Tennessee, here are some items you should avoid putting in your vehicle.

While both hot and cold conditions impacted focus, the study found that cold temperatures had a stronger negative effect. Participants reported more significant cognitive challenges when feeling ...

When we touch something hot or cold, the temperature is consciously sensed. Previous studies have shown that the cortex, the outermost layer of the brain, is responsible for thermal sensations.

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The most important thing for many is protecting the pipes with outside faucet covers to keep cold wind from freezing them.