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After weeks of scorching the U.S. with dangerously high temperatures, a record-breaking heat dome will break down beginning Thursday, ushering in cooler weather and relief for millions.

Researchers have mapped out the neural pathway that humans use to perceive cool temperatures and found that it's separate from the one for sensing heat.

Relief from a major heat wave impacting nearly half of the US is on the way, but the transition won't be easy.