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A firefighter in extreme heat struggling with focus and cognitive function while operating equipment, illustrating the impact of rising temperatures on the brain.

Heat Waves Impair Cognitive Function, New Study Finds

Firefighters, trained for extreme conditions, struggled to focus and control their attention after just 15 minutes of intense heat exposure, MIT Technology Review reports.

Dr. Aris Thorne·June 27, 2026