Bear hibernation: More than a winter’s nap
Scientists are watching to see how bears will tweak their habits as the climate warms. Enlarge / A brown bear with two cubs looks out of its den in the woods under a large rock in winter. (credit: Byrdyak | Getty) Every spring.....»»
When polar bears hunt snow geese, hunger justifies the means
Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) take advantage of the winter to build up their fat reserves. Intensive hunting of seals, a resource rich in fat, allows bears to store up enough energy to get through the summer......»»
Will we be able to ski in a +2°C world?
Over the last months, the raison d'être of winter sports has been threatened more than ever by a range of challenges and controversies. From the occupation by activists of the glacier of Girose, Southeastern France, to protest against plans for a ne.....»»
Winter storm threatens travel chaos on US east coast
Forecasters warned on Friday that a deluge of snow and wintery conditions could bring travel chaos to the US northeast this weekend, with some 25 million people subject to a storm warning......»»
The Steam Winter Sale ends tomorrow, so don’t miss this fantastic bundle
The Steam Winter Sale ends tomorrow, so you still have time to splurge on this excellent game bundle......»»
Hurry! This popular Milwaukee tire inflator is 52% off right now
The Milwaukee M18 Inflator is ready to save you an awkward trip to the gas station air pump this winter......»»
Where to watch the NHL Winter Classic 2024 live stream
One of the best traditions in hockey is the NHL Winter Classic. Find out how to watch the NHL Winter Classic 2024 between the Knights and the Kraken......»»
The 10 best movies of 2023, ranked
From Christopher Nolan's summer smash Oppenheimer to the winter hit The Holdovers, 2023 was a great year for film, and these 10 are the best movies of the year......»»
Larger and more frequent solar storms will make for potential disruptions and spectacular auroras on Earth
Bright auroras, with dancing lights in the sky, characterize the clear winter nights of northern Canada. Longer nights during the fall and winter also favor seeing more auroras, but the show is best outside of light-polluted cities. Impressive aurora.....»»
Which zoo animals are most active in winter and what times are best to see them?
The temperature has dropped, the nights have drawn in. The winter holidays have started, families are gathered—so where can you go to fuel the imagination and get some fresh air? A zoo might not be your first thought—but with some offering reduce.....»»
Steam Winter Sale 2023: best deals, how long is the sale, and more
The Steam Winter sale 2023 is here to give you a great deal on any game you missed out on! Here are the hottest deals to cozy up with for this winter on PC......»»
Dogs, antennas and honey for Japan"s big bear problem
Thousands of bears are being shot in Japan each year as they become more and more of a problem. Junpei Tanaka and his dog Rela, straining at her leash in the woods, have a kinder, smarter way......»»
Fungi-cranberry pairings have unsuspected potential, finds new study
At many winter holiday tables, cranberries have pride of place as an accompaniment to roast turkey and an ingredient in sparkling cocktails......»»
How to save money with your smart home this winter
Keeping your home cozy this winter is easy with the right smart home gadgets. Here's a look at some that keep you warm and save you money......»»
How to deck out your pad with smart home gadgets for the holidays
Planning for the holidays can be a stressful experience, but there are a variety of great smart home gadgets that can make your winter season a bit more jolly......»»
Snowflake accelerations mysteriously follow a predictable pattern
A winter wonderland calls to mind piles of fluffy, glistening snow. But to reach the ground, snowflakes are swept into the turbulent atmosphere, swirling through the air instead of plummeting directly to the ground......»»
Reindeer vision may have evolved to spot favorite food in the snowy dark of winter
When Santa's exhausted reindeer finally set down their sleigh in the deep snow of the North Pole early Christmas morning, it's not Rudolph's radiant red nose that will help them find sustenance in the barren landscape......»»
Rubber that doesn"t grow cracks when stretched many times
Researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have increased the fatigue threshold of particle-reinforced rubber, developing a new, multiscale approach that allows the material to bear high loads and r.....»»
Researchers develop AI capable of determining snow depth across Switzerland using satellite images
How much snow is there up in the mountains, and where exactly is it? The answer is of just as much interest to the winter tourism industry and operators of hydropower plants as it is to winter sports enthusiasts looking to gauge the risk of avalanche.....»»
Study finds configuration of green spaces in cities determines the characteristics of their birds
An international team including researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) and the National Museum of Natural Sciences (MNCN-CSIC), has studied the distribution of 115 species of birds in spring and 72 that spend the winter in nine European cit.....»»
iPhone buyer"s guide: An iPhone to match any budget in winter 2023
Apple's iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro made some changes to the lineup, but there's still an iPhone to match just about any budget. Here's how to shop for an iPhone based on how much you have to spend.iPhone buyer's guide - iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone.....»»