Extreme heat research focuses on understanding and mitigating the impacts of high temperatures on human health, infrastructure, and natural ecosystems. This field involves studying heatwaves, heat islands, and the effects of heat on vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and low-income communities. Researchers in this area aim to improve heat prediction models, develop early warning systems, and create strategies for reducing heat-related illnesses and deaths. Extreme heat research is becoming increasingly important as temperatures rise due to climate change.