Polar Bears That Persist
A new subpopulation of Greenland polar bears offers insights into how this species might hang on as Arctic ice disappears......»»
Observers explore the eclipsing polar BS Tri
Russian astronomers have performed spectroscopic and photometric observations of a peculiar eclipsing polar known as BS Tri. Result of this observational campaign, presented in a paper published December 23 on arXiv.org, shed more light on the proper.....»»
"Brutal" storm bears down on California
Some "brutal" weather was bearing down on California on Tuesday, with forecasters warning torrential rain and widespread flooding this week could prove deadly......»»
Canadian polar bears near "bear capital" dying at fast rate
Polar bears in Canada's Western Hudson Bay—on the southern edge of the Arctic—are continuing to die in high numbers, a new government survey of the land carnivore has found. Females and bear cubs are having an especially hard time......»»
Why aren"t all black bears black?
Sometimes a name is just a name. Take bears, for example. In Yellowstone National Park, black bears outnumber their brownish-colored grizzly bear cousins, and in coastal areas of the Pacific Northwest, if someone says "brown bear," they mean grizzly.....»»
Whitebark pine that feeds grizzlies is threatened, US says
Whitebark pine trees can live more than 1,000 years, but in just two decades more than a quarter of the trees that are a key food source for some grizzly bears have been killed by disease, climate change, wildfires and voracious beetles, government o.....»»
Evolution of bat wings and calls through "foraging syndromes" allows diversity to flourish
Bats are an evolutionary success story. With approximately 1,400 species living today, they thrive in every environment except the polar regions......»»
US-European differences on climate law persist
President Joe Biden on Thursday tried to allay concerns raised by French President Emmanuel Macron about a clean energy law that benefits electric vehicles and other products made in North America. But the U.S. and Europe remain divided over the land.....»»
Study discovers microbial communities shift while a coral "sleeps" through the winter
As winter approaches, many species of animals—from bears and squirrels to parasitic wasps and a few lucky humans—hunker down for some needed rest. The northern star coral (Astrangia poculata) also enters a hibernating state of dormancy, or quiesc.....»»
Toyota global output slows from record as challenges persist
Toyota Motor Corp. produced 771,382 vehicles in October, down from a record of 887,733 the previous month, and warned of an uncertain outlook due to Covid and semiconductor shortages......»»
3D radargram brings new focus to Mars" north polar cap
A new enhanced 3D radar image offer a greatly improved view of the interior of the Martian north polar cap, according to a paper led by Planetary Science Institute Senior Scientist Nathaniel Putzig......»»
Amazon"s hardware group faces steep losses, Alexa monetization efforts flounder
Few things persist for very long in the rapidly evolving world of technology and nearly a decade in, Alexa is struggling......»»
Salt more important than cold polar temperatures in sea ice formation
When polar seas freeze and ice forms, it is not only due to cold air chilling the surface of the water. Even more important is that warm water is prevented from rising to the surface from the depths of the ocean, due to the much lower salinity of the.....»»
UK polar research ship to make 2nd voyage to Antarctica
Britain's polar research ship is preparing for its second voyage to Antarctica to investigate sea level rises and threats to marine biodiversity......»»
Video: Some sugar-free gummy bears are laxatives
Sugar-free gummies are delicious, low on calories and … technically laxatives?.....»»
NASA launches weather satellite and inflatable heat shield test
NASA has launched a new weather satellite, JPSS-2, into polar orbit. The launch also included a test of a new inflatable heat shield called LOFTID......»»
Feds again consider reintroducing grizzlies to North Cascades
Federal agencies are yet again considering plans to bring grizzly bears home to the deep forested valleys of the North Cascades where they once thrived......»»
Exposing Emotet and its cybercriminal supply chain
Emotet, one of the most evasive and destructive malware delivery systems, caused substantial damage during its initial reign. After a coordinated takedown by authorities in early 2021, Emotet has reemerged as a global threat that will persist for org.....»»
How to watch the launch of NASA’s JPSS-2 weather satellite this week
This Thursday, November 10, NASA will launch a weather satellite called JPSS-2 into a polar Earth orbit. Here's how to watch......»»
"Forever chemicals" persist through wastewater treatment, may enter crops
PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances), a group of more than 4,700 fully synthetic compounds that are widely used in industrial and manufacturing processes and found in many consumer products, persist through wastewater treatment at levels that ma.....»»
This candy bar running Doom is the best Halloween candy
Halloween is less than a week away and kids are no doubt gearing up for the big night of candy collecting. While arguments persist over costume choice or the best trick-or-treating strategy to maximize hauls, I think we can all agree that the long-ru.....»»