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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......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgAug 14th, 2024

No, generative AI isn’t taking over your PC games anytime soon

A new wave of AI-generated game "remasters" are causing a fuss, but you don't have to worry about your PC games any time soon......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

How do heat protectants for hair work? A chemistry expert explains

Heat can do amazing things to change your hairstyle. Whether you're using a curling wand to get ringlets, a flat iron to straighten or a hair dryer to style, it's primarily the heat from these tools that delivers results......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

Global warming is happening, but not statistically "surging," new study finds

Given the number of record-setting heat waves around the world in recent years, an international team of researchers, including a Lancaster University statistician, investigated if the rate of global warming has increased significantly, or "surged,".....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

LIGO team enhances gravitational wave detection with squeezed light

A team of researchers at the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), in the U.S., has developed what they describe as a squeezed light system to improve detection sensitivity......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

Compound drought–heat wave events under-recognized in global soils, finds study

Soil is essential for life and plays a crucial role in the Earth's ecosystem, providing support for plant roots and hosting countless microorganisms. In a warming world, it is important to understand how soil hydrothermal conditions, particularly the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 In-Ear True Wireless Earbuds review: what we’ve been waiting for

Bowers & Wilkins is known for creating exceptional audio experiences, and its new Pi8 earbuds continue that legacy......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

Scientists successfully breed corals to improve their heat tolerance

A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

Eight dead as heavy rain thrashes Brazil after long drought

At least eight people died after heavy rains in Brazil, authorities said Saturday, as storms swept parts of the country following a severe drought that fueled a record wave of wildfires......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 13th, 2024

Apple Intelligence privacy features: Here’s what you should know

Apple Intelligence is launching later this month, bringing a first wave of AI features to your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. But as with all AI technology, the matter of privacy is a key one to pay attention to. How does Apple Intelligence handle user priva.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Apple wants to know why and how often people use their Vision Pro

Apple Vision Pro has been available for just over seven months, and Apple is starting to ramp up its market research among customers. The company is sending surveys to early Vision Pro adopters inviting them to share their experiences with things lik.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

What yields per acre reveal about the impact of extreme weather

Since time immemorial, crop yields have been influenced by such extreme weather phenomena as heat waves, persisting droughts, downpours and lasting rainfall. Many studies have already demonstrated that due to climate change, periods of extreme weathe.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Scientists track and analyze lofted embers that cause spot fires

In the chaos of a wildfire, heat, wind, flames and fuel interact to produce embers that are lofted into surrounding areas, starting new spot fires and spreading destruction and property loss in California's wildland-urban interface......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Researchers find dragonfly species with darker wings have evolved to withstand heat and attract partners

Temperature determines where species can live and if they are threatened by a warming climate. So, for a long time, biologists studied how heat tolerance affects survival. Yet, less is known about how thermal traits influence reproduction, which is d.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

New tool provides knowledge on heat stress vulnerability in cities for more targeted adaptation

Heat-related deaths and diseases are a major concern in Europe amid increasing extended periods of extreme heat. A recent study proposes a novel way of quantifying and projecting future vulnerability to heat stress in different areas of a city, provi.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Environmental factors influence Southeast Brazil"s coastal biodiversity more than ecological processes, study finds

Sea surface temperature, wave energy and freshwater discharge from rivers influence the abundance and size of the marine organisms that inhabit rocky shores along the coast of Southeast Brazil more than ecological processes such as competition and pr.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Image Tools in iOS 18.2: These new Apple Intelligence features are coming

The first wave of Apple Intelligence features will arrive in just a few weeks as part of iOS 18.1. But some of the more highly anticipated AI capabilities—including three key Image Tools—are expected in December. Here’s what you should know abo.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

One of Netflix’s most popular shows just got renewed before its season 2 debut

Netflix believes in The Night Agent. The streamer renewed the popular TV series for a third season months before season 2 arrives this winter......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Mexican jumping beans jump to safety in a dynamic world—light could influence how moth larvae avoid extreme heat

What makes Mexican jumping beans jump? New research from Binghamton University reveals that Mexican jumping bean larvae respond to different colors of light, jumping more vigorously under different hues, which can help them avoid potentially dangerou.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Male locusts serve as parasols for females during egg laying in the hot sun

A team of entomologists at Center National de Lutte Antiacridienne's Mauritanian National Desert Locust Center has found that male locusts will mount a female when she is laying eggs during the heat of day......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Researchers uncover new plant perception mechanism for light and heat

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth and Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf have described a previously unknown mechanism in the perception of light and heat in plants. The results contribute to a better understanding of plant physiological p.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024