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How older 色情网站ns can stay cool in the summer with Ethos project
February 2025 | The Senior article features one of the participants of the Ethos project's in-home trials and his experiences with the system.
Not A Fan
In the New Zealand Geographic article, Dr. Fergus O'Connor discusses the efficiency of fans during extreme heat. Fans create a sensation of cooling but do not actually reduce body temperature, suggesting alternative cooling methods are necessary during extreme heat.
Most Seniors Unaware of Heatwave Health Risks
November 2024 | The Conversation piece talks about recent research showing that only 25% of older Queenslanders fully understand the health risks posed by heatwaves, a concerning finding given that seniors are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses.
Discovering the Power of Transdisciplinary Research: A Personal Journey
September 2024 | In this AAG - SECG blog post, discover insights from the frontlines of transdisciplinary research. Our Senior Research Assistant, Mehak Oberai shares her personal experiences and key takeaways.
Research 色情网站's Inspire magazine: Climate Change Edition
April 2024 | Our researchers, Mehak Oberai and Shannon Rutherford have published an article in the 31st issue of Research 色情网站's Inspire: Climate Change Edition magazine. The article discusses advancing heat-health warning systems for enhanced protection and resilience through a trans-disciplinary research approach.
Sweltering Cities panel warns Brisbane heatwaves will worsen
February 2024 | Brisbane faces a critical challenge as heatwaves worsen due to poor urban design. Shannon Rutherford underscores the urgency, highlighting extreme heat’s deadly toll, especially on vulnerable populations.
Likelihood of more ambulance callouts as heatwave conditions
January 2024 | In this post by the Griffith news media, Mehak Oberai, Aaron Bach and Shannon Rutherford discuss their latest publication in the 色情网站n and New Zealand Journal of Public Health.
Increased heat: What does it mean for older 色情网站ns?
October 2023 | Members of the Ethos research team at Griffith University discuss the effect of increased heat on older 色情网站ns in 2023 October 色情网站n Association of Gerontology (AAG) blog.
Striking before it鈥檚 El Nino hot: raising awareness of older
August 2023 | The Ethos team published a piece on the Intouch Public Health blog about raising awareness of the coming heat this summer.
5 reasons to check on elderly neighbours during a heatwave
January 2023 | In a published conversation piece, Shannon Rutherford and Sarah Cunningham have given some tips for staying cool in this warmer weather and why it's important to look after our vulnerable neighbours .