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.....»»
Sheep and cattle-killing disease carriers are still active in winter, study shows
Bluetongue virus, an incurable cattle and sheep-killing disease, is spread by tiny flies once thought to disappear in winter. New research demonstrates that though they are harder to find when it's cold, they remain active......»»
Cute and Ugly Pygmy Lorises Are Actually Two Different Species
It turns out there are two species of mysterious, venomous pygmy lorises.....»»
Seasonal specialization in butterflies determines responses to a changing climate
Summer and winter seasons constitute vastly different living conditions for animals and plants in many parts of the world. So how have different organisms evolved to cope with this variation? A study by researchers at Stockholm University published i.....»»
Some black truffles grown in eastern US may be less valuable lookalike species, study finds
Some truffle producers in the eastern U.S. intending to grow European black truffles (Tuber melanosporum) are also accidentally cultivating winter truffles (Tuber brumale), a related species that looks nearly identical but sells at a lower price, acc.....»»
Researchers demystify the unusual origin of the Geminids meteor shower
The Geminids meteoroids light up the sky as they race past Earth each winter, producing one of the most intense meteor showers in our night sky......»»
Warhammer Space Marine 2 set for Winter 2023, co-op campaign
Warhammer Space Marine 2 announced a Winter 2023 launch at this year's Summer Game Fest alongside a co-op campaign. Warhammer Space Marine 2 announced a Winter 2023 launch at this year's Summer Game Fest alongside a co-op campaign.Read More.....»»
California"s honey bees await the famous sunshine
California's very wet winter gifted the state a spectacular superbloom—an explosion of flowers that delighted hikers and should have been great news for bees......»»
Warming Arctic could put chill on squirrel "date nights"
As Alaska's bleak winter sets in, arctic ground squirrels burrow deep into the ground to begin an eight-month-hibernation before popping up again in spring, famished and eager to breed......»»
Snowpack predicted to retreat in California"s mountains due to climate change
This winter's major storms laid down one of the largest snowpacks recorded in California's Sierra Nevada, along with an unusual amount of snow at low mountain elevations......»»
From beloved West African cuisine to Canadian road salt, corrosion study opens new path
What does a traditional West African dish have to do with road salt spread across snowy Canadian streets every winter?.....»»
Don’t update your Apple Watch unless you want this ugly display bug
Apple recently released the watchOS 9.5 update for the Apple Watch. However, an ugly display bug means you should probably avoid downloading it......»»
How to protect your phone in cold weather
Smartphones are not built for the extreme cold. Here are some tips for using your device during the cold of this winter......»»
Wild horses spent the harsh winter at California"s Mono Lake. Now they"re turning up dead
Several wild horse carcasses have been discovered this spring on the southwestern shores of Mono Lake, after California endured a cold and snowy winter......»»
Even after a wet winter, California is preparing for the next drought
Mountains are capped with record snowpack, rolling hills are covered in a rainbow of wildflowers, reservoirs are filled to the brim, and rivers are rushing with snowmelt......»»
Feeling frozen? 4 out of 5 homes in southern Australia are colder than is healthy
Every winter we hear about soaring energy bills and people's inability to stay warm. But, until now, we haven't really known just how cold Australian homes are. Our newly published research suggests around four out of five of Australian homes fail to.....»»
Bees can learn, remember, think and make decisions—here"s a look at how they navigate the world
As trees and flowers blossom in spring, bees emerge from their winter nests and burrows. For many species it's time to mate, and some will start new solitary nests or colonies......»»
Winter atmospheric rivers boosted crop-infecting pathogens and diseases, say experts
The wave of atmospheric rivers that swept across the state this winter has created the right conditions for plant pathogens that haven't been seen for decades in California. University of California, Davis, plant pathologist Florent "Flo" Trouillas i.....»»
At Last, ‘Ugly’ Sea Lampreys Are Getting Some Respect
Fisheries managers are recognizing the ecological importance of the maligned marine suckers and are stepping up efforts to help their populations recover......»»
I’m sick of big, ugly phone cameras — and they’re only getting worse
We all want better cameras on our phones, but are we willing to accept the cost? I don't mean financially — I mean aesthetically and ergonomically......»»
Despite recent heat wave, most of California"s colossal snowpack has yet to melt
California's remarkably wet winter may be several weeks behind us, but flooding remains a significant threat as the majority of the state's massive snowpack has yet to melt, and more snow is forecast for this week......»»