Breaking down the science behind some of your favorite summer activities
From pool swimming to trail hiking, some warm weather activities can be safer with science
Summer brings the heat — and in some cases a lot of it, as those who suffered through record-breaking heat waves in Europe and South Asia in June can attest. But the season also ushers in long days filled with plenty of possibilities for outdoor fun. Parks fill with picnickers. Mountain trails fill with hikers. And beaches and pools swarm with swimmers trying to beat the heat.
Here’s what science has to tell us about some of our favorite summer activities.