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.....»»
Samsung Winter Sale knocks up to 64% off phones, monitors, Bespoke appliances & storage
The 2023 Discover Samsung Winter Sale is in effect now and popular gift ideas have been slashed by up to 64%. Plus, get delivery by Christmas on many orders.Save on Samsung gearWhether you're looking for an external display for your Mac or a portable.....»»
As ChatGPT gets “lazy,” people test “winter break hypothesis” as the cause
Unproven hypothesis seeks to explain ChatGPT's seemingly new reluctance to do hard work. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Benj Edwards) In late November, some ChatGPT users began to notice that ChatGPT-4 was becoming more.....»»
Why dozens of North American bird species are getting new names: Every name tells a story
This winter, tens of thousands of birders will survey winter bird populations for the National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count, part of an international bird census, powered by volunteers, that has taken place every year since 1900......»»
Apple may have a busy March with a rumored larger iPad Air, OLED iPad Pros, and new Macs
The end of the winter may herald hardware refreshes for Apple, with a new report from the industry's most prolific leaker predicting the long-rumored larger iPad Air and refreshed MacBook Air models will hit store shelves by the end of March 2024.iPa.....»»
Russian hackers use old Outlook vulnerability to target Polish orgs (CVE-2023-23397)
Russian state-backed hacking group Forest Blizzard (aka Fancy Bear, aka APT28) has been using a known Microsoft Outlook vulnerability (CVE-2023-23397) to target public and private entities in Poland, Polish Cyber Command has warned. Compromising emai.....»»
Electric vehicles are better than gas-powered cars in winter—here’s why
All cars lose range when the temperature drops below freezing, not just EVs. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Objectively speaking, a battery-electric vehicle provides a superior driving experience in cold and inclement we.....»»
No lettuce for Florida manatees this winter: Experts end feeding trial after two years
For the past two winters, Florida wildlife biologists have experimented hand-feeding lettuce to hungry manatees in the Indian River Lagoon as the animals' natural food source, seagrass, was in short supply from pollution problems......»»
These 3-touch smartphone gloves are just $11.99
Get these Winter Essentials 3-touch smartphone gloves that work on touch screens for $11.99. TL;DR: As of December 4, get a pair of these 3-Touch Smartphone Gloves for $11.99 — a 60% discount.One of the worst things about getting through.....»»
How mountains affect El Niño-induced winter precipitation
A consideration of how mountains influence El Niño and La Niña-induced precipitation change in western North America may be the ticket to more informed water conservation planning along the Colorado River, new research suggests......»»
Hard to bear: UK"s only pandas return to China
The UK's only giant pandas left Edinburgh for China on Monday after spending 12 cubless years in the Scottish capital......»»
Brace for a potentially record-breaking winter after sweltering summer and autumn, say researchers
The scorching heat waves of 2023's summer and autumn shook the world, raising a pertinent question: Will this lead to the warmest winter the globe has ever witnessed?.....»»
Protecting poultry from bird flu
With winter approaching, birds are migrating south to escape the cold and take advantage of more abundant food sources......»»
Community scientists needed: Help improve winter weather predictions
Community members across Utah, the Great Basin, and around Lake Erie and Lake Ontario are invited to join people across the country in contributing winter weather observations. The data is collected by scientists for a project that seeks to improve t.....»»
Apple iPhone 15 silicone cases hit $32, Sonos Arc from $509, Anker chargers, more
Apple’s official iPhone 15/Plus silicone cases are some of the best covers around, and right now you can score the first-party Winter Blue styles at $32. Speaking of iPhone 15 accessories, these Anker 6-in-1 GaN charging stations now start from $56.....»»
Bidding adieu to sticky ice, but with a grain of salt
As Americans gear up for winter, many will face one of their toughest foes: ice. From delaying flights to making roads slippery, ice accumulation on surfaces wreaks havoc in many ways......»»
Winter isn"t coming: climate change hits Greek olive crop
Greek organic farmer Zaharoula Vassilaki looks with admiration at a huge olive tree on her property believed to be over two centuries old, still yielding despite a direct lightning hit years ago......»»
"Forever contaminant" road salts pose an icy dilemma: Do we protect drivers or our fresh water?
As winter approaches, many communities in Canada and around the world arm themselves against icy roads and sidewalks with a time-honored ally: road salt. For decades, applying road salt has been regarded as a simple but vital tool in countering the d.....»»
AI-powered crab gender identification: Revolutionizing fishery management and conservation
When winter comes to Japan, fishermen in the northern regions set out to capture one of the most anticipated seasonal delicacies: the horsehair crab. Known locally as "kegani" and bearing the scientific name Erimacrus isenbeckii, this species of crus.....»»
Imaginary trailer introduces a new scare bear
Meet Chauncey, the friendly-looking stuffed bear whose cute visage hides a monster in in the new trailer for Blumhouse's horror movie Imaginary......»»
Bear genes show circadian rhythms even during hibernation
The internal clocks of grizzly bears appear to keep ticking through hibernation, according to a genetic study. This persistence highlights the strong role of circadian rhythms in the metabolism of many organisms including humans......»»