The Science of Heat: Extreme Temperatures & Human Behavior
Why does a heat wave make people more aggressive, and what happens to our brains when the thermostat boils over? In this episode of Boyfriend Explains, Ethan and Patrick are taking a deep dive into the hidden science of rising temperatures and the profound impact of extreme heat on human behavior, community resilience, and public health.
We’re opening up the vault of neuroscience to reveal how extreme thermal stress alters cognitive function, triggers violence, and impacts mental health. We’ll revisit some of history’s most catastrophic heat waves to see how societies crumbled, or adapted…
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