The Winter Olympics Are Sadder, Quieter, Scarier.
Isolation rooms, fears of positive Covid-19 tests and the absence of cheering crowds are squeezing all the joy from the Beijing Games. From a report: On the day Team USA flag bearer Elana Meyers Taylor was supposed to march her country into the Olymp.....»»
Globe breaks heat record for 8th straight month. Golfers get to play in Minnesota"s "lost winter"
For the eighth straight month in January, Earth was record hot, according to the European climate agency. That was obvious in the northern United States, where about 1,000 people were golfing last month in a snow-starved Minneapolis during what the s.....»»
Friend or foe? Researchers explore ancient partnership between moss and fungi
The next time you walk through the woods in the dead of winter, take a moment to see if you can spot one of nature's most persistent and heartiest survivors......»»
5 winter crime thrillers like True Detective: Night Country you should watch now
Here are five winter crime thrillers like HBO's True Detective: Night Country that you should check out this month......»»
Apple TV+ teases a dozen new original TV shows coming soon
As part of the Television Critics Association winter tour, Apple is previewing its spring and summer slate for Apple TV+ with a dozen new original series featured in its latest sizzle reel teaser video. The new series announcements include The New.....»»
3 underrated Peacock movies that are perfect to watch for the winter
From a great Ryan Gosling film to an underrated Andrew Garfield drama, these Peacock movies are perfect to watch in the winter......»»
Heat wave risk hovers over Paris Olympics
Scorching summer heat is hard to imagine now in mid-winter Paris, but in six months when the world's athletes arrive for the Olympics, another pounding heat wave would spell trouble for organizers......»»
How can I get ice off my car? An engineer who studies airborne particles shares quick, easy techniques
If you live somewhere that gets cold in the winter, you've probably seen cars parked outdoors covered in a thin layer of ice on a chilly morning. But what causes this frost, and how can you get rid of it quickly?.....»»
Apple Watch Ultra 2 deals land at $738, transparent Beats Studio Buds+ $130, more
Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow this morning, which means spring is hopefully right around the corner. Amazon happens to have just the perfect discounts ahead of winter’s end, as Apple Watch Ultra 2 deals land at $738. It comes joined by.....»»
5 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies that are perfect to watch for the winter
From one of the best animated movies ever to a thoughtful dramedy starring Joaquin Phoenix, these five films on Amazon Prime Video are worth watching......»»
The 5 best laptop deals in HP’s Winter Savings Blowout sale
There are loads of discounted laptops in HP's Winter Savings Blowout sale. Check out our top five picks for the best offers, while they're still available......»»
Texas Is Already Running Out of Water
Parts of the state are starting the year with low reserves. With light winter rains failing to replenish supply, and a scorching summer predicted, key areas may be pushed to the brink......»»
Ice storms, January downpours, heavy snow, no snow: Diagnosing "warming winter syndrome"
One of the most robust measures of Earth's changing climate is that winter is warming more quickly than other seasons. The cascade of changes it brings, including ice storms and rain in regions that were once reliably below freezing, are symptoms of.....»»
3 underrated drama movies that are perfect to watch in the winter
Check out these three underrated drama movies that are perfect to watch in the winter, including a classic Tarantino movie and a Liam Neeson action film......»»
The Extreme Sport of Ice Climbing Is at Risk of Extinction
The winter sport is becoming more treacherous as the world warms and icefalls become less and less stable......»»
Warming world dampening winter sports in Canada
Christmas was without snow, then temperatures seesawed throughout January in much of Canada, as the increasing effects of climate change drastically dampen the country's winter sports season......»»
Humpback whales move daytime singing offshore, research reveals
Humpback whale singing dominates the marine soundscape during winter months off Maui. However, despite decades of research, many questions regarding humpback whale behavior and song remain unanswered. New research has revealed a daily pattern wherein.....»»
Colorado secures next wolf supply source from tribes in another Pacific Northwest state
Native American tribes in eastern Washington will supply up to 15 wolves to Colorado next winter under a new agreement that marks a major step forward for the state's reintroduction efforts......»»
Fierce winter weather slams US, dozens dead
Unrelenting storms have pummeled the United States over the past week, leading to at least 50 weather-related deaths, officials and US media reported Friday, as large swathes of the country brace for new winter wallops......»»
Chicago"s winter blast gives Tesla Superchargers a black eye
Freezing temperatures, offline charging stalls and high demand forced some Chicago-area Tesla owners to have their vehicles towed after running out of juice......»»
How winter storms stress San Luis Obispo County elephant seals in the midst of birthing season
The late December morning rain left droplets on Christine Heinrichs' glasses as she stood among a throng of tourists and watched dozens of elephant seals tussle and sleep on a beach just south of the Piedras Blancas Light Station......»»