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A pioneer in heat stress research uses ingestible thermometers, physiological tests, among other solutions to propagate data. Australian thermal physiologist, Dr Matt Brearley has dedicated
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Pre-cooling is commonly used by professional athletes exercising in hot and humid environments to improve performance, so how can this strategy be applied to those
Heat Tolerance Maintenance Workers must take responsibility for ensuring they remain physically able to perform their job after holidays, according to associate professor in thermal
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