Keep your hot drinks hot and your cold drinks cold
Nobody wants lukewarm coffee or any other beverage for that matter (but especially coffee.) A well-designed insulated thermos will keep your beverage at the desired temperature for hours. Some thermoses like the Stanley Classic Vacuum Bottle have lid.....»»
A triple meteoric spectacle is set to grace Australia"s skies this weekend
Looking for something spectacular to brighten a cold, dark winter's night?.....»»
Prehistoric roots of "cold sore" virus traced through ancient herpes DNA
Ancient genomes from the herpes virus that commonly causes lip sores—and currently infects some 3.7 billion people globally—have been uncovered and sequenced for the first time by an international team of scientists led by the University of Cambr.....»»
Conserving critical habitat in face of climate change in Midwestern lakes by managing watershed land use
Lakes across the Midwest are losing cold, oxygenated habitat as a result of climate change and nutrient pollution. This loss of critical habitat has negative consequences for water quality, fish, and the production of greenhouse gases. While data sho.....»»
Tiny bodies of bats allow perfect balance between flight costs and heat dissipation
Many mammal species living in cold climates tend to have large bodies and short limbs to reduce heat loss—a general pattern known as Bergmann's rule. However, bats are the exception to the rule, displaying small body sizes in both hot and cold regi.....»»
Bayonetta 3 on Switch will include an optional “put on more clothes” mode
"Naive Angel Mode" designed for "play right in the living room" around children. Enlarge / "My blood runs cold/My memory has just been sold..." (credit: Platinum Games / Twitter) Most fans of the Bayonetta franchise will no do.....»»
Using compost instead of nitrogen as fertilizer in Canada can slow global warming
A new study led from the University of Waterloo discovered greenhouse gas production is significantly less when biobased residues like compost replaces widely used nitrogen fertilizer during spring freeze-thaw events in cold temperate regions......»»
The best gaming headsets for every platform
What does your perfect gaming set-up look like? We'll take a guess. We’re picturing a really comfortable chair, plenty of drinks and snacks, and maybe some atmospheric lighting. You'll also have your console and controller of choice, obviously......»»
The SodaStream Prime Day deals are sparkling ice cold at up to 37% off
Do you know what’s perfect for summer? Ice cold beverages that you make yourself. Do you know what else is? Amazon Prime Day! The two-day sales extravaganza is one of everyone’s favorite sales events of the year. The SodaStream Prime Day.....»»
Tech CEO Arrested In 1992 Mountain View Cold Case Slaying After DNA Breakthrough
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Daily Beast: On Sept. 5, 1992, computer engineer Laurie Houts, 25, was found fatally strangled in her car near a California garbage dump. Her boyfriend's roommate was arrested in connection with the case,.....»»
TNP, HiTi unveil personalized cold wallet
Plastic card maker Taiwan Name Plate (TNP) will cooperate with dye-sublimation photo printer maker HiTi Digital to launch FortVax personalized cryptocurrency cold wallet initially in Taiwan, the US and Singapore in third-quarter 2022, according to TN.....»»
Best cheap space heater deals for July 2022
Stay warm in cold spots year round without breaking the bank with these efficient space heaters......»»
How reindeer eyes transform in winter to give them twilight vision
Reindeer are loved the world over for their dark, expressive eyes, majestic antlers and magical association with Santa Claus. The moment you learn the cold, hard truth of how Christmas presents arrive under the tree is a harrowing one that blights ma.....»»
Borrowed gene helps maize adapt to high elevations, cold temperatures
Researchers at North Carolina State University show that an important gene in maize called HPC1 modulates certain chemical processes that contribute to flowering time, and has its origins in "teosinte mexicana," a precursor to modern-day corn that gr.....»»
Largest Study of Its Kind Reveals Secrets of Reptile, Amphibian Aging
We tend to generally accept that "cold-blooded" animals enjoy long lifespans—but why? The post Largest Study of Its Kind Reveals Secrets of Reptile, Amphibian Aging appeared first on ExtremeTech......»»
Best cheap space heater deals for June 2022
Stay warm in cold spots year round without breaking the bank with these efficient space heaters......»»
Secrets of aging revealed in largest study on longevity, aging in reptiles and amphibians
At 190 years old, Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise recently made news for being the "oldest living land animal in the world." Although, anecdotal evidence like this exists that some species of turtles and other ectotherms—or 'cold-blooded' an.....»»
Four ways to understand why Australia is so cold right now despite global warming
It's an offhand joke a lot of us make—it's freezing, can we get a bit more of that global warming right about now?.....»»
Apple Watch becomes ultimate lifeguard after calling 911 for swimmer trapped in cold river
Apple Watch has been an excellent swim tracker since gaining stronger water resistance and aquatic workouts with Series 2 – the device has since evolved into a must-have swimming companion and lifeguard of sorts. That’s what happened in Oregon.....»»
Study provides insights into how cold-adapted species respond to climate change
By analyzing historical data generated during and between ice ages, investigators have identified different mechanisms used by cold-adapted Arctic mammalian species to respond to severe climate fluctuations......»»
A blueprint for life forms on Mars?
The extremely salty, very cold, and almost oxygen-free environment under the permafrost of Lost Hammer Spring in Canada's High Arctic is the one that most closely resembles certain areas on Mars. So, if you want to learn more about the kinds of life.....»»