Current Events > Study: Humans CAN'T endure temps as high as previously thought

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WrkHrdPlayHrdr 06/30/22 10:40:49 AM #1:	It has been widely believed that a 35C wet-bulb temperature (equal to 95F at 100% humidity or 115F at 50% humidity) was the maximum a human could endure before they could no longer adequately regulate their body temperature, which would potentially cause heat stroke or death over a prolonged exposure. Wet-bulb temperature is read by a thermometer with a wet wick over its bulb and is affected by humidity and air movement. It represents a humid temperature at which the air is saturated and holds as much moisture as it can in the form of water vapor; a persons sweat will not evaporate at that skin temperature. But in their new study, the researchers found that the actual maximum wet-bulb temperature is lower about 31C wet-bulb or 87F at 100% humidity even for young, healthy subjects. The temperature for older populations, who are more vulnerable to heat, is likely even lower. Our results suggest that in humid parts of the world, we should start to get concerned even about young, healthy people when it's above 31 degrees wet-bulb temperature, Kenney said. As we continue our research, were going to explore what that number is in older adults, as it will probably be even lower than that. Additionally, the researchers added that because humans adapt to heat differently depending on the humidity level, there is likely not a single cutoff limit that can be set as the maximum that humans can endure across all environments found on Earth. Hopefully the planet doesn't get warmer or anything. https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/humans-cant-endure-temperatures-and-humidities-high-previously-thought/ --- "No. I'm a man so theyll get me a full size McDouble." - DuncanWii https://i.imgur.com/cSxy3Od.png <cite>WrkHrdPlayHrdr posted [p:966228145] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote><quote>It has been widely believed that a 35C wet-bulb temperature (equal to 95F at 100% humidity or 115F at 50% humidity) was the maximum a human could endure before they could no longer adequately regulate their body temperature, which would potentially cause heat stroke or death over a prolonged exposure.</quote> <quote>Wet-bulb temperature is read by a thermometer with a wet wick over its bulb and is affected by humidity and air movement. It represents a humid temperature at which the air is saturated and holds as much moisture as it can in the form of water vapor; a persons sweat will not evaporate at that skin temperature.</quote> <quote>But in their new study, the researchers found that the actual maximum wet-bulb temperature is lower about 31C wet-bulb or 87F at 100% humidity even for young, healthy subjects. The temperature for older populations, who are more vulnerable to heat, is likely even lower.</quote> <quote>Our results suggest that in humid parts of the world, we should start to get concerned even about young, healthy people when it's above 31 degrees wet-bulb temperature, Kenney said. As we continue our research, were going to explore what that number is in older adults, as it will probably be even lower than that.</quote> <quote>Additionally, the researchers added that because humans adapt to heat differently depending on the humidity level, there is likely not a single cutoff limit that can be set as the maximum that humans can endure across all environments found on Earth.</quote> Hopefully the planet doesn't get warmer or anything. https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/humans-cant-endure-temperatures-and-humidities-high-previously-thought/ </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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gunplagirl 06/30/22 10:42:33 AM #3:	Yay we're so screwed --- tfw no big tiddy goth vampire gf who lactates blood - viewmaster_pi <cite>gunplagirl posted [p:966228186] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>Yay we're so screwed </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rharyx211 06/30/22 10:42:50 AM #4:	Good thing climate change isn't real. --- Watch "Final Fantasy XV Abridged" and "Kingdom Hearts Abridged" right here! https://www.youtube.com/user/mcknett3 <cite>Rharyx211 posted [p:966228193] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>Good thing climate change isn't real. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Squall28 06/30/22 10:43:32 AM #5:	87F at 100% humidity ...I'm in danger. --- You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending. -Misattributed to CS Lewis <cite>Squall28 posted [p:966228211] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote><quote>87F at 100% humidity</quote> ...I'm in danger. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 06/30/22 10:44:59 AM #6:	Humans adapt fairly easily, though https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/8/9/4/AAEhCpAADZgO.jpg <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:966228245] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>Humans adapt fairly easily, though https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/8/9/4/AAEhCpAADZgO.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Were_Wyrm 06/30/22 10:46:24 AM #8:	Char was right --- I was a God, Valeria. I found it...beneath me. - Dr. Doom https://i.imgur.com/0EJvC4l.jpg <cite>Were_Wyrm posted [p:966228280] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>Char was right </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
saspa 06/30/22 10:48:21 AM #9:	More like laughs in 50 C outside here in the mideast. And back in the day I'd be out and about in the scorching heat. Of course you have to drink a ton of water --- http://i.imgur.com/0UFI0T9.jpg <cite>saspa posted [p:966228338] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>More like laughs in 50 C outside here in the mideast. And back in the day I'd be out and about in the scorching heat. Of course you have to drink a ton of water</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DrPrimemaster 06/30/22 10:48:21 AM #10:	Interesting, why did we think it was higher before? Did we only test dry climates? The article says this was focused mainly on humidity. --- Metroids Suck <cite>DrPrimemaster posted [p:966228340] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>Interesting, why did we think it was higher before? Did we only test dry climates? The article says this was focused mainly on humidity. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Southernfatman 06/30/22 10:57:06 AM #11:	Were_Wyrm posted... Char was right Now we need to drop asteroids on Earth. --- http://i.imgur.com/hslUvRN.jpg When I sin I sin real good. <cite>Southernfatman posted [p:966228555] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>Were_Wyrm posted... </cite> <quote>Char was right</quote> Now we need to drop asteroids on Earth. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ArchNemo 06/30/22 10:59:46 AM #12:	"The temperature for older populations, who are more vulnerable to heat, is likely even lower." You sure as hell wouldn't know it if you've ever been to an old persons house in the summer. --- Down with the Signess. <cite>ArchNemo posted [p:966228622] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>"The temperature for older populations, who are more vulnerable to heat, is likely even lower." You sure as hell wouldn't know it if you've ever been to an old persons house in the summer. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gunplagirl 06/30/22 11:03:06 AM #13:	Were_Wyrm posted... Char was right Char did nothing wrong in his entire life. --- tfw no big tiddy goth vampire gf who lactates blood - viewmaster_pi <cite>gunplagirl posted [p:966228696] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>Were_Wyrm posted... </cite> <quote>Char was right</quote>Char did nothing wrong in his entire life. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WrkHrdPlayHrdr 06/30/22 11:14:52 AM #14:	So I'm not a scientist or anything... But my basic understanding is these are the temps that you start sweating out moisture which the environment wicks off of your skin. So if you continue to be at that temperature and don't drink water you will slowly die. --- "No. I'm a man so theyll get me a full size McDouble." - DuncanWii https://i.imgur.com/cSxy3Od.png <cite>WrkHrdPlayHrdr posted [p:966228944] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>So I'm not a scientist or anything... But my basic understanding is these are the temps that you start sweating out moisture which the environment wicks off of your skin. So if you continue to be at that temperature and don't drink water you will slowly die. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NeonOctopus 06/30/22 11:18:34 AM #15:	ArchNemo posted... "The temperature for older populations, who are more vulnerable to heat, is likely even lower." You sure as hell wouldn't know it if you've ever been to an old persons house in the summer. Seriously. Old people love making their houses hot as fuck! --- http://i.imgur.com/nlaY1qH.jpg http://i.imgur.com/zHJ1OCo.gif http://i.imgur.com/btBPP4E.jpg http://i.imgur.com/1B3bMHw.gif https://i.imgur.com/2aof3ao.jpg <cite>NeonOctopus posted [p:966229023] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>ArchNemo posted... </cite> <quote>"The temperature for older populations, who are more vulnerable to heat, is likely even lower." You sure as hell wouldn't know it if you've ever been to an old persons house in the summer.</quote>Seriously. Old people love making their houses hot as fuck! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Poorly 06/30/22 11:21:59 AM #16:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] Geothermal is the way --- <cite>Poorly posted [p:966229087] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> Geothermal is the way </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TerraSeeker 06/30/22 12:17:09 PM #17:	We should just move underground. --- Your words are as empty as your soul <cite>TerraSeeker posted [p:966230430] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>We should just move underground. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Veggeta X 06/30/22 12:18:07 PM #18:	Rharyx211 posted... Good thing climate change isn't real. Better put that /s at the end just in case --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Dictator of Nice Guys <cite>Veggeta X posted [p:966230451] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>Rharyx211 posted... </cite> <quote>Good thing climate change isn't real.</quote>Better put that /s at the end just in case </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gunplagirl 06/30/22 12:24:02 PM #19:	WrkHrdPlayHrdr posted... So I'm not a scientist or anything... But my basic understanding is these are the temps that you start sweating out moisture which the environment wicks off of your skin. So if you continue to be at that temperature and don't drink water you will slowly die. It isn't that, it's that wet bulb temperature is where it's no longer possible for sweat to evaporate. We cool ourselves by using radiation and stuff to evaporate the sweat we release. Without that to cool us off externally, even hydrating and cooling off internally will be insufficient to keep you safe. Your odds of dying go down but heat stroke and the like are still very likely. --- tfw no big tiddy goth vampire gf who lactates blood - viewmaster_pi <cite>gunplagirl posted [p:966230571] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>WrkHrdPlayHrdr posted... </cite> <quote>So I'm not a scientist or anything... But my basic understanding is these are the temps that you start sweating out moisture which the environment wicks off of your skin. So if you continue to be at that temperature and don't drink water you will slowly die.</quote>It isn't that, it's that wet bulb temperature is where it's no longer possible for sweat to evaporate. We cool ourselves by using radiation and stuff to evaporate the sweat we release. Without that to cool us off externally, even hydrating and cooling off internally will be insufficient to keep you safe. Your odds of dying go down but heat stroke and the like are still very likely. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Homeless_Waifu 06/30/22 12:28:34 PM #20:	WrkHrdPlayHrdr posted... So I'm not a scientist or anything... But my basic understanding is these are the temps that you start sweating out moisture which the environment wicks off of your skin. So if you continue to be at that temperature and don't drink water you will slowly die. I wouldn't say slowly... Your mind starts to go first before your body withers away --- I bought the Taito Egret II Mini just to play puchi carat <cite>Homeless_Waifu posted [p:966230660] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>WrkHrdPlayHrdr posted... </cite> <quote>So I'm not a scientist or anything... But my basic understanding is these are the temps that you start sweating out moisture which the environment wicks off of your skin. So if you continue to be at that temperature and don't drink water you will slowly die.</quote>I wouldn't say slowly... Your mind starts to go first before your body withers away </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rharyx211 06/30/22 6:11:38 PM #21:	Veggeta X posted... Better put that /s at the end just in case Good point lol --- Watch "Final Fantasy XV Abridged" and "Kingdom Hearts Abridged" right here! https://www.youtube.com/user/mcknett3 <cite>Rharyx211 posted [p:966240631] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>Veggeta X posted... </cite> <quote>Better put that /s at the end just in case</quote>Good point lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkFanatic 06/30/22 6:12:01 PM #22:	Lots of meteorological jargon in the article. Me like! r/amateurweatherforecaster --- "If men had to cut off their genitals to display faith to God this world would have turned Atheist eons ago." - Random user on the Politics board <cite>LinkFanatic posted [p:966240639] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>Lots of meteorological jargon in the article. Me like! r/amateurweatherforecaster </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smackems 06/30/22 6:13:09 PM #23:	Elon'll figure it out --- Common sense said you can common my sense, ifyaknowwhatimeanwinkwink -smackems- some dudette named JimCarrysToe <cite>Smackems posted [p:966240680] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>Elon'll figure it out </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VG_Study_Lounge 06/30/22 6:24:18 PM #24:	What about reptiles? --- Video Game Lofi by GameChops - https://youtu.be/pyF6XscWbDw <cite>VG_Study_Lounge posted [p:966240998] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>What about reptiles? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Buzz Killjoy 06/30/22 6:26:56 PM #25:	VG_Study_Lounge posted... What about reptiles? Life...finds a way --- *Does the name Pavlov ring a bell?* <cite>Buzz Killjoy posted [p:966241059] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>VG_Study_Lounge posted... </cite> <quote>What about reptiles?</quote> Life...finds a way </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Flauros 06/30/22 6:28:45 PM #26:	LinkFanatic posted... Lots of meteorological jargon in the article. Me like! r/amateurweatherforecaster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH8l-ehkgso #Frankie --- https://i.imgur.com/EX6Md7k.gif https://i.imgur.com/ygAzHKB.mp4 https://i.imgur.com/c84omp7.gif https://i.imgur.com/Hj9RrC6.mp4 <cite>Flauros posted [p:966241098] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>LinkFanatic posted... </cite> <quote>Lots of meteorological jargon in the article. Me like! r/amateurweatherforecaster</quote>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH8l-ehkgso #Frankie </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kingdrake2 06/30/22 6:28:49 PM #27:	the few times it has hit 90 degrees is unbearable upon itself. i didn't want my dog to go for a walk for too long. dog panted the whole time. --- It happens with literally every single generation, and now it's your turn. You are the modern version of a grandfather watching old war movies: Lionhartwolf <cite>kingdrake2 posted [p:966241101] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>the few times it has hit 90 degrees is unbearable upon itself. i didn't want my dog to go for a walk for too long. dog panted the whole time.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guide 06/30/22 6:30:10 PM #28:	Does lower humidity make it better or worse? --- evening main 2.4356848e+91 https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:966241134] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>Does lower humidity make it better or worse? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkFanatic 06/30/22 6:46:06 PM #29:	Guide posted... Does lower humidity make it better or worse? Dry air produces more evaporation, but higher humidity levels can prevent your body from cooling itself quickly enough to avoid serious illness because there's less evaporation of your sweat. So you often get sick suddenly in those conditions sans proper hydration measures. --- "If men had to cut off their genitals to display faith to God this world would have turned Atheist eons ago." - Random user on the Politics board <cite>LinkFanatic posted [p:966241547] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>Guide posted... </cite> <quote>Does lower humidity make it better or worse?</quote> Dry air produces more evaporation, but higher humidity levels can prevent your body from cooling itself quickly enough to avoid serious illness because there's less evaporation of your sweat. So you often get sick suddenly in those conditions sans proper hydration measures. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guide 06/30/22 6:47:08 PM #30:	LinkFanatic posted... Dry air produces more evaporation, but higher humidity levels can prevent your body from cooling itself quickly enough to avoid serious illness because there's less evaporation of your sweat. So you often get sick suddenly in those conditions sans proper hydration measures. Fuckin' fuck Puerto Rico, knew it felt like I was constantly suffocating. --- evening main 2.4356848e+91 https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:966241572] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>LinkFanatic posted... </cite> <quote>Dry air produces more evaporation, but higher humidity levels can prevent your body from cooling itself quickly enough to avoid serious illness because there's less evaporation of your sweat. So you often get sick suddenly in those conditions sans proper hydration measures.</quote> Fuckin' fuck Puerto Rico, knew it felt like I was constantly suffocating. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkFanatic 06/30/22 6:49:04 PM #31:	Guide posted... Fuckin' fuck Puerto Rico, knew it felt like I was constantly suffocating. Those trade wind showers didn't keep you cool during the day? :P Humidity does tend to worsen at night though. --- "If men had to cut off their genitals to display faith to God this world would have turned Atheist eons ago." - Random user on the Politics board <cite>LinkFanatic posted [p:966241624] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>Guide posted... </cite> <quote>Fuckin' fuck Puerto Rico, knew it felt like I was constantly suffocating.</quote> Those trade wind showers didn't keep you cool during the day? :P Humidity does tend to worsen at night though. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Patchwork 06/30/22 6:51:11 PM #32:	Humans gettin weak af --- The mind is its own place, and in itself Can make a heav'n of hell, a hell of heav'n. <cite>Patchwork posted [p:966241678] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>Humans gettin weak af </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guide 06/30/22 6:52:41 PM #33:	LinkFanatic posted... Those trade wind showers didn't keep you cool during the day? :P Humidity does tend to worsen at night though. It's those fuckin' frogs slimin' up the air. --- evening main 2.4356848e+91 https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:966241718] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>LinkFanatic posted... </cite> <quote>Those trade wind showers didn't keep you cool during the day? :P Humidity does tend to worsen at night though.</quote> It's those fuckin' frogs slimin' up the air. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ScazarMeltex 06/30/22 7:04:43 PM #34:	Isn't 100% humidity just raining? --- Furthermore, The GOP is a Fascist Organization and must be destroyed <cite>ScazarMeltex posted [p:966242074] in Study: Hum... [t:80077051]...</cite> <quote>Isn't 100% humidity just raining? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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