Have fun this winter in this ugly sweaters
Winter is a time to bundle up in warm clothing like your favorite sweater. It's also the perfect time to pull out an atrociously designed sweater that's so ugly it becomes excellent. Whether you want a pun to spring on your relatives, or you're just.....»»
Winter storms over Labrador Sea influence Gulf Stream system
The Gulf Stream, which brings warm water from the Gulf of Mexico to Europe and keeps the climate mild, is only part of a larger system of oceanic currents called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, or AMOC for short. It runs through the.....»»
If the world were coming to an end, what would be the most ethical way to rebuild humanity off-planet?
Last week, scientists announced that for the first time on record, Antarctic ice has failed to "substantially recover" over winter, in a "once in 7.5-million-year event." Climate change is the most likely culprit......»»
Interesting facts about Southern right whales
During Australia's winter months, Southern right whales can be spotted off the coastline. These whales are traveling north to warmer waters to breed and calve, after spending the summer months feeding in sub-Antarctic waters......»»
South America sweats under high temps—in the middle of winter
Far away from the extreme summer temperatures of the northern hemisphere, Southern Cone countries such as Chile and Argentina are also experiencing record heat, but in the middle of what is supposed to be their winter......»»
5 hidden gems on Netflix you have to watch in August
It's now August, and Netflix has begun to add its latest batch of classic and original properties, including gems like Bee Movie and Ugly Betty......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
Reddit on iOS has an ugly new icon – and you have to pay to change it
Reddit recently implemented significant changes to its API, which resulted in many third-party apps giving up on the platform. And now that the official Reddit app is pretty much the only way to access the social network on the phone, the company wa.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
There’s a problem with Samsung’s folding phones, and it’s ugly
Samsung's foldable phones are nothing short of an engineering marvel. But they are also fragile and tend to break. We talked to service experts to get a grasp......»»
Fish mercury found to peak in winter and near spawning, then reduce after growing season
The pronounced seasonal changes of warm open-water and cold ice-covered seasons dominate natural cycles in Finnish lakes......»»
In the wake of winter storm damage, Pajaro River flood-control efforts slide
Just months after a levee failure inundated the small farmworker community of Pajaro, Calif., and sent thousands fleeing, cracks have already begun forming in the regional agency tasked with maintaining flood infrastructure......»»