Big hair? Bald? How much difference your hair really makes to keep you cool or warm
We have millions of hair follicles on our body, including around 100,000 on our scalp......»»
New study disputes Hunga Tonga volcano"s role in 2023–24 global warm-up
New research from a collaborative team featuring Texas A&M University atmospheric scientist Dr. Andrew Dessler is exploring the climate impact of the 2022 Hunga Tonga volcano eruption and challenging existing assumptions about its effects in the proc.....»»
A swinging showerhead leads to discovery of a new mode of vibration in nature
During the hot summer of 2020, confined to his Pasadena home during the COVID-19 pandemic, National Medal of Science-winning applied physicist Amnon Yariv took frequent and long showers to cool off. A surprising result, to go with his record-breaking.....»»
Going on vacation? These are the best travel essentials for Apple devices
It’s vacation season, and whether you’re heading out of town for some much-needed rest, or just traveling for work as usual, the accessories you travel with can make a world of difference. Here are the best travel essentials for Apple devices......»»
Ampace Andes 1500: A fast-charging power station that also looks pretty cool!
There are many power stations to choose from, but if you’re looking for something new and exciting, the Ampace Andes 1500 could be it! The post Ampace Andes 1500: A fast-charging power station that also looks pretty cool! appeared first on Phandroi.....»»
The Cruise Origin driverless pod is dead, GM tells investors
The driverless Orion is dead; instead, Cruise will use next-generation Bolt EVs. Enlarge / As Cruise ramps up its robotaxi service, it won't be in these cool-looking driverless pods. (credit: Cruise) The Cruise Origin w.....»»
How to Save Your Home From a Wildfire
Small improvements to the roof, siding, windows, and vents of your house can make a big difference when threatened by the risk of flames......»»
Saturday Citations: Scientists study monkey faces and cat bellies; another intermediate black hole in the Milky Way
This is not a rerun of last week's roundup; another group of astronomers found a second intermediate-mass black hole in the Milky Way and I can't avoid highlighting it. They're cool! They may have formed in the primordial universe, they comprise the.....»»
The worst gadget of 2024 has a killer camera feature
The Rabbit R1 isn't very good, but beneath the mediocre camera hides a really cool feature that just might make it worth buying after all......»»
Mini-Neptune turned out to be a frozen super-Earth
The density makes it look like a water world, but its dim host star keeps it cool. Enlarge / Renditions of a possible composition of LHS 1140 b, with a patch of ocean on the side facing its host star. Earth is included at right f.....»»
3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (July 19-21)
July is heating up, so why not cool down with these three Amazon Prime Video movies starring Sigourney Weaver, Winona Ryder, Christina Ricci and more......»»
Don"t underestimate the increasingly warm summer temperatures, says Swiss expert
What's happened to the summer? I've been asked this question a lot over the past few weeks. Just like May, June was changeable, wet and lacking in sunshine. But it wasn't too cold. According to MeteoSwiss, the average daily temperature in June was st.....»»
5 cool things about the 2025 Ford Explorer
From WebEx meeting compatibility to added standard features, Ford wants to help buyers of the 2025 Explorer crossover be more productive and comfortable......»»
Five ways to keep your pets cool when the weather"s hot
When summer arrives in the UK, it seems to appear suddenly. One day we can be wrapped up cozy winter woolies—the next we are panic buying fans and ice lollies......»»
California"s dirtiest beaches reported
As Mother Nature continues to turn up the heat this summer, those looking to cool off along the California coast might want to reconsider where they're swimming......»»
Slower metabolism of warm-blooded animals on islands correlated with higher risk of anthropogenic extinction
A multi-institutional team of zoologists and animal behavioral specialists in China and Germany has found an association between the slower metabolism of island-dwelling, warm-blooded animals and an increased risk of anthropogenic extinction......»»
Researchers predict fewer, pricier strawberries as temperatures warm
Strawberries could be fewer and more expensive because of higher temperatures caused by climate change, according to research from the University of Waterloo......»»
Google Maps is showing Live Activities for more iPhone users, but still not everyone
Live Activities are a really cool, but underused feature of iOS. Google Maps first announced that the app would support Live Activities back in 2023, but it’s still not arrived. However, after some tests went live earlier this year, we’re seeing.....»»
Unfair deal gives Amazon Prime members $200 off Dyson Purifier Cool
The Dyson Purifier Cool TP4B is a super safe fan that also purifies your air. Prime members get $200 of it now......»»
Earth system scientists discover missing piece in climate models
As the planet continues to warm due to human-driven climate change, accurate computer climate models will be key in helping illuminate exactly how the climate will continue to be altered in the years ahead......»»
This giant Samsung monitor is $720 off before Prime Day
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is just a hair over $1,000 today, and it looks like the price is right......»»