20°C seems the optimal temperature for life on Earth to thrive – what does this mean in a warming world?
- Written by Mark John Costello, Professor, Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture, Nord University
Have you ever wondered about the optimal temperature for life on Earth? For humans, 20°C is comfortable. Any warmer and we work less efficiently because releasing heat requires energy.
We know many species can live at much colder or warmer temperatures than humans. But our systematic review of published research found the thermal ranges of...





