Mammals were not the first to be warm-blooded
Endothermy, or warm-bloodedness, is the ability of mammals and birds to produce their own body heat and control their body temperature......»»
The OnePlus 12 could be quite literally the coolest smartphone
I’m sure you’ve noticed that when playing games for extended periods of time on your smartphone will result in it getting quite warm or hot to the touch. This is why more smartphone makers are introducing new methods of cooling their devices. But.....»»
Game-day savings: Get this heated reclining stadium seat for $100
Stay warm at sports games with your own heated stadium seat with armrests and a cup holder for just $99.99. TL;DR: As of January 22, get this Extra Wide Heated Reclining Stadium Seat with Armrests & Side Pockets for only $99.99 — a 16% di.....»»
Scientists chart the growing weather extremes on maritime Antarctic islands
Scientists at British Antarctic Survey have found that the number of warm weather events in the South Orkney Islands has significantly increased in frequency over the last 75 years. Using newly available historical data, scientists have identified th.....»»
Experiment shows how predator mass mortality events affect food webs
Over the last century, die-offs of animal populations, known as mass mortality events (MMEs), have increased in frequency and magnitude. The scale of these events can be staggering: billions of dead fish, hundreds of thousands of dead mammals and bir.....»»
Shallow soda lakes show promise as cradles of life on Earth
Charles Darwin proposed that life could have emerged in a "warm little pond" with the right cocktail of chemicals and energy. A study from the University of Washington, published this month in Communications Earth & Environment, reports that a shallo.....»»
I CNC’D This Lamp Out Of Cherry And I Love It
About a year ago had some scrap cherry sitting around and really wanted to find a way to show off the warm tones of the wood in a lamp. I get so sick of the hard metals or plastics so common in lighting and wanted something that really just exuded t.....»»
Vines strangle forests in warm temperatures, threaten planet"s cooling "carbon sink"
As Earth records its hottest year ever, a global research collaboration has found warmer temperatures are a key driver in woody vines taking over the world's forests—threatening their vital role in helping cool the atmosphere by storing carbon......»»
We are losing tetrapod species at a faster rate than we are rediscovering them, researchers say
Lost species are those that have not been observed in the wild for over 10 years, despite searches to find them. Lost tetrapod species (four-limbed vertebrate animals including amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles) are a global phenomenon—there.....»»
US in deep freeze while much of the world is extra toasty? Yet again, it"s climate change
Much of the United States is shivering through brutal cold as most of the rest of the world is feeling unusually warm weather. However strange it sounds, that contradiction fits snugly in explanations of what climate change is doing to Earth, scienti.....»»
Today’s deals: $329 Apple Watch Series 9, rare Super Mario Bros Wonder sale, Philips Sonicare deals, more
Winter weather is sweeping across the US right now. If you need something to warm you up, just wait until you see how hot Tuesday’s … The post Today’s deals: $329 Apple Watch Series 9, rare Super Mario Bros Wonder sale, Philips Soni.....»»
Study shows otters, beavers and other semiaquatic mammals keep clean underwater, thanks to their flexible fur
Underwater surfaces can get grimy as they accumulate dirt, algae and bacteria, a process scientists call "fouling." But furry mammals like beavers and otters that spend most of their lives wet manage to avoid getting their fur slimy. These anti-fouli.....»»
New research sheds light on an old fossil, solving an evolutionary mystery
A new research paper published in Biology Letters has revealed that picrodontids—an extinct family of placental mammals that lived several million years after the extinction of the dinosaurs—are not primates as previously believed......»»
First results are in: 2023 temperatures were stunningly warm
In the second half of the year, every month set a record. Enlarge / Month by month, 2023 stood far above the rest. (credit: C3S/ECMWF) The confused wiggles on the graph above have a simple message: Most years, even years.....»»
High levels of mercury traced to particular cell types in brains of mammals
Exposure to mercury (Hg) is extremely neurotoxic in most chemical forms. Even scientists who study mercury compounds are at risk due to potential exposure to Hg. Renowned physicist Michael Faraday suffered from Hg poisoning due to prolonged exposure.....»»
California singing fish"s midbrain may serve as a model for how mammals control vocal expressions
For talkative midshipman fish—sometimes called the "California singing fish"—the midbrain plays a robust role in initiating and patterning trains of sounds used in vocal communication......»»
Netflix’s adorable new Pokémon show will warm your heart
Netflix's adorable Pokémon Concierge miniseries gets what makes the long-running franchise so special......»»
California seal pups were turning up headless. Experts finally confirmed the culprit
Finding dead seals along California's coast is not novel in and of itself. The marine mammals get sick, are stillborn or even wash ashore after being fatally struck by a boat......»»
"Doctor Who" Christmas specials ranked, and where to watch them
Sometimes scary, sometimes silly, often tragic, the holiday special is an emotional tradition. But what's the best of the batch? Plus, where to watch them! 'Tis the season to gather with loved ones around the warm glow of the TV to celebrate th.....»»
How to save money with your smart home this winter
Keeping your home cozy this winter is easy with the right smart home gadgets. Here's a look at some that keep you warm and save you money......»»
Several groups of birds and mammals avoid wind turbines, finds review
While wind power is an important part of the green transition, its downsides include the disturbances caused by wind turbines in animal habitats. According to the international review of the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), many bird and m.....»»