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.....»»
California"s winter waves may be increasing under climate change, nearly a century of data show
A new study from UC San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography researcher emeritus Peter Bromirski uses nearly a century of data to show that the average heights of winter waves along the California coast have increased as climate change has heate.....»»
What’s new on Amazon Prime Video in August 2023
Cocaine Bear and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves are coming to Amazon Prime Video alongside other films and TV shows in August 2023!.....»»
Ozempic and Other Weight-Loss Drugs Bear Heavy Costs and Questions for Seniors
Limited data on adults age 60 and older raise questions on whether high-priced weight-loss drugs will really help with lowering rates of chronic illness and disability.....»»
A serial burglar, a teddy bear, and an AirTag walk into a bar…
Filed under you-can’t-make-this-stuff-up, a South Carolina bar called the Sneaky Beagle has outsmarted a serial burglar with the help of an AirTag’d teddy bear and a decoy safe. more… The post A serial burglar, a teddy bear, and an AirTag wal.....»»
Study uses bats to determine that air over urban areas is significantly warmer than air in parks
In a creative collaborative effort between zoologists and geographers from Tel Aviv University, a new study utilizing bats to map Urban Heat Islands in Gush Dan reveals that during the winter months, the air over the Ayalon Highway can be up to five.....»»
Cross-seasonal connection found between Arctic sea ice and Eurasian summertime temperature
In recent decades, the Arctic region has been experiencing noticeable warming and substantial sea ice loss. While research has shed light on the influence of the Arctic on mid-latitude weather and climate during winter, its impact on summertime condi.....»»
Philippines orders evacuations ahead of Super Typhoon Doksuri
A super typhoon swept towards the northern Philippines on Tuesday, the country's weather agency said, triggering evacuation orders for coastal communities expected to bear the brunt of the powerful storm......»»
‘Cocaine sharks’ could be chomping on drugs dumped off the coast of Florida
We’ve seen Sharknado and we’ve seen the Cocaine Bear, but now it looks like we may be gearing up for an insane sequel: cocaine sharks. … The post ‘Cocaine sharks’ could be chomping on drugs dumped off the coast of Florida appear.....»»
3 can’t-miss shows to watch after finishing The Bear
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It"s shark week, so you may ask, "How likely am I to get attacked by a shark?"
The Discovery Channel's now iconic "Shark Week" is upon us, and so is the perception that sharks are responsible for a lot more carnage than statistics bear out......»»
How sea-ice anomalies in the Barents–Kara Sea are modulated by the "warm Arctic–cold Eurasia" pattern
"Warm Arctic—cold Eurasia" is one of the most significant patterns of winter climate system changes in the mid-high latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere. In winter 2020/21, this large-scale pattern underwent a significant and intense subseasonal re.....»»
Scientists create high-quality chromosome-level reference genome of Chelidonichthys spinosus
Chelidonichthys spinosus, commonly known as the spiny red gurnard in the order Scorpaeniformes, is a typical migratory fish that undertakes offshore overwintering migrations in late autumn and early winter, and returns to nearshore areas for spawning.....»»
"Zombie fires" are occurring more frequently in boreal forests, but their impacts remain uncertain
"Zombie fires" are fires that ignite in one fire season, smolder through the winter months under the snow, and re-emerge early in the spring before lightning and human caused ignitions begin in earnest......»»
The hard life of poorly educated women with children after a divorce
Divorce can be a disruptive event for an individual's life. This is particularly true for women, who are found to experience the negative effects of union dissolution and the relative decline in income for longer. Moreover, women usually bear the lar.....»»
Adding snow to estimates of spring flooding
The risk of flooding in the continental United States peaks every spring. Experts point to deep snowpack, late winter storms, and rapid melting......»»
Dangerous heat wave baking US Southwest brings triple digit temperatures, fire risk to California
After a historically wet winter and a cloudy spring, California's summer was in full swing Thursday as a heat wave that's been scorching much of the U.S. Southwest brings triple digit temperatures and an increased risk of wildfires......»»
Toyota, Lexus extend reign of dealer attitude survey
All of last summer's top five repeated their performance in the winter 2023 edition of NADA's Dealer Attitude Survey. Cadillac joined the top 10 in 10th place, replacing Audi......»»
Bear 2.0 launches with next-gen editor, more themes, and a major speed boost
If you’re searching for a note-taking app that isn’t Apple Notes, Bear is likely to make the list of great alternatives. The makers of the popular notes are releasing Bear 2.0 today, which includes what they call the next-gen editor and more. m.....»»
Ice stupas have become a popular water management tool in the Himalayas, but can they work in Chile?
Every winter across the Himalayas for decades, human-made reservoirs have been capturing glacial meltwater from streams and preserving it in the form of ice. By slowing meltwater down or spraying it into the air, people cause it to refreeze, often in.....»»
Top corn producing state to see future drop in yield, cover crop efficiency: Study
Winter cover crops could cut nitrogen pollution in Illinois' agricultural drainage water up to 30%, according to recent research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. But how will future climate change affect nitrogen loss, and will cover.....»»