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Science & ResearchAug 6, 2026

Heat waves have killed millions. Here’s how scientists tally lives lost

Nature, Published online: 06 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02430-7 Two very different methods are used to estimate the human toll of heatwaves such as those now hitting parts of Asia and Europe.

Nature, Published online: 06 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02430-7 Two very different methods are used to estimate the human toll of heatwaves such as those now hitting parts of Asia and Europe.

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