Antarctica winter experiences prolonged heat wave
Antarctica, the world's coldest continent, is experiencing an exceptionally long heat wave during its winter, according to Britain's national polar research institute......»»
Pivotal gene found to confer heat tolerance in perennial ryegrass
Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.), widely cultivated in the cool-season for forage supply and turfgrass, is extremely susceptible to high temperatures. A recent study has discovered a pivotal stress-responsive gene, combating heat stress in pere.....»»
How far south did Polynesian seafarers sail?
Prehistoric Polynesian seafarers were highly skilled and undertook some of the longest and most technically demanding voyages in prehistory—but did they ever sail into very high latitudes with landfall in Antarctica, as some scholars have argued?.....»»
Researchers find Weddell seals avoid extreme dives at midday
Erebus Bay, Antarctica, is home to the southernmost population of the world's southernmost living mammal—the Weddell seal. These seals may look like couch potatoes when they are resting on the ice, but Weddell seals go to great lengths to make a li.....»»
For some reason, NASA is treating Orion’s heat shield problems as a secret
“I’m not going to share right now. When it comes out, it’ll all come out together.” For those who follow NASA's human spaceflight program, a burning question for the last.....»»
Apple uses giggles to highlight new Apple Intelligence features
Apple is finally rolling out its first wave of Apple Intelligence features, and the company has also released a couple of videos to highlight what's new......»»
macOS Sequoia 15.1 now available with Apple Intelligence and these new features
Apple has released the next big update for the Mac: macOS Sequoia 15.1. This brings the first wave of Apple Intelligence features to the Mac, plus some non-AI upgrades. Here’s everything that’s new. more….....»»
visionOS 2.1 brings stability & bug fixes to Apple Vision Pro
Apple's visionOS 2.1 update brings crucial bug fixes and stability improvements to Apple Vision Pro, laying the groundwork for even more immersive spatial computing experiences.visionOS 2.1 brings stability & bug fixes to Apple Vision ProThe company.....»»
iOS 18.1 with the first wave of Apple Intelligence features is out now
Apple has released iOS 18.1, the first major update to iOS 18 that includes the first wave of Apple Intelligence features usable by the public.Apple Intelligence's Siri animation on an iPhoneThe initial release of iOS 18 took place on September 16, b.....»»
Today’s deals: $150 off eufy Robot Vacuum Omni C20, $30 Fire TV Stick 4K Max, $99 Beats headphones, more
We’re less than a month away from Black Friday, which means retailers are really turning up the heat on their sales. Today, we found so … The post Today’s deals: $150 off eufy Robot Vacuum Omni C20, $30 Fire TV Stick 4K Max, $99 Bea.....»»
WINTER STORM: Snow coming to ‘all mountains of Utah,’ NWS reports
WINTER STORM: Snow coming to ‘all mountains of Utah,’ NWS reports.....»»
AI model predicts diarrheal disease outbreaks related to climate change
Climate change-related extreme weather, such as massive flooding and prolonged drought, often results in dangerous outbreaks of diarrheal diseases particularly in less developed countries, where diarrheal disease is the third leading cause of death a.....»»
Adventure time: SUPCASE has the ultimate gear for outdoor enthusiasts
This ultimate SUPCASE gear brings the heat, or better yet, the durability with its rugged design -- it's excellent gear for outdoor enthusiasts......»»
NYC winter weather outlook: How much snow is expected in 2024-2025
NYC winter weather outlook: How much snow is expected in 2024-2025.....»»
Apple teases “week of announcements” about the Mac starting on Monday
Announcements will almost certainly include the first wave of M4-powered Macs. Apple has released new iPhones, new Apple Watches, a new iPad mini, and a flotilla of software updat.....»»
Three advantages Apple Intelligence has over its AI competitors
The first Apple Intelligence features are launching next week with iOS 18.1, and beta testers have even now gained access to wave two in iOS 18.2. I’ve been using many of these AI features on my iPhone, iPad, and Mac since July. Here are the three.....»»
What is La Niña? Expert explains how the weather pattern may impact your winter plans
The La Niña event forecast for this winter may deliver more snow than usual to the Northwestern U.S. and dry, warm weather to the South......»»
This might be the secret that unlocks real-life human hibernation
One way that animals like bears deal with food scarcity, especially during winter, is to hibernate. This allows them to conserve their energy by slowing … The post This might be the secret that unlocks real-life human hibernation appeared first.....»»
River flow responses to heat waves may change more rapidly under climate change, research finds
A pair of studies by researchers in Simon Fraser University's School of Environmental Science examine how climate change could alter the way Canadian rivers respond to extreme heat events......»»
iOS 18.2 beta now available with Genmoji, Image Playground, ChatGPT, iPhone 16 Visual Intelligence, and more
The first developer beta of iOS 18.2 is out now. The update brings the second wave of Apple Intelligence features for developers to try. iOS 18.2 includes Apple’s image generation features like Genmoji and Image Playground, ChatGPT integration.....»»
Indian capital chokes as "hazardous" air pollution returns
Acrid clouds engulfed India's capital on Wednesday as air pollution fueled by fireworks and farm stubble burning was ranked "hazardous" by monitors for the first time this winter......»»