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.....»»
Which zoo animals are most active in winter and what times are best to see them?
The temperature has dropped, the nights have drawn in. The winter holidays have started, families are gathered—so where can you go to fuel the imagination and get some fresh air? A zoo might not be your first thought—but with some offering reduce.....»»
Steam Winter Sale 2023: best deals, how long is the sale, and more
The Steam Winter sale 2023 is here to give you a great deal on any game you missed out on! Here are the hottest deals to cozy up with for this winter on PC......»»
Fungi-cranberry pairings have unsuspected potential, finds new study
At many winter holiday tables, cranberries have pride of place as an accompaniment to roast turkey and an ingredient in sparkling cocktails......»»
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......»»
How to deck out your pad with smart home gadgets for the holidays
Planning for the holidays can be a stressful experience, but there are a variety of great smart home gadgets that can make your winter season a bit more jolly......»»
Snowflake accelerations mysteriously follow a predictable pattern
A winter wonderland calls to mind piles of fluffy, glistening snow. But to reach the ground, snowflakes are swept into the turbulent atmosphere, swirling through the air instead of plummeting directly to the ground......»»
Reindeer vision may have evolved to spot favorite food in the snowy dark of winter
When Santa's exhausted reindeer finally set down their sleigh in the deep snow of the North Pole early Christmas morning, it's not Rudolph's radiant red nose that will help them find sustenance in the barren landscape......»»
Researchers develop AI capable of determining snow depth across Switzerland using satellite images
How much snow is there up in the mountains, and where exactly is it? The answer is of just as much interest to the winter tourism industry and operators of hydropower plants as it is to winter sports enthusiasts looking to gauge the risk of avalanche.....»»
Study finds configuration of green spaces in cities determines the characteristics of their birds
An international team including researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) and the National Museum of Natural Sciences (MNCN-CSIC), has studied the distribution of 115 species of birds in spring and 72 that spend the winter in nine European cit.....»»
iPhone buyer"s guide: An iPhone to match any budget in winter 2023
Apple's iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro made some changes to the lineup, but there's still an iPhone to match just about any budget. Here's how to shop for an iPhone based on how much you have to spend.iPhone buyer's guide - iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone.....»»
Samsung Winter Sale knocks up to 64% off phones, monitors, Bespoke appliances & storage
The 2023 Discover Samsung Winter Sale is in effect now and popular gift ideas have been slashed by up to 64%. Plus, get delivery by Christmas on many orders.Save on Samsung gearWhether you're looking for an external display for your Mac or a portable.....»»
As ChatGPT gets “lazy,” people test “winter break hypothesis” as the cause
Unproven hypothesis seeks to explain ChatGPT's seemingly new reluctance to do hard work. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Benj Edwards) In late November, some ChatGPT users began to notice that ChatGPT-4 was becoming more.....»»
The 23andMe data breach just keeps getting scarier
The 23andMe breach has the potential to change how leaked information is used on the internet and could affect individuals in the future......»»
Why dozens of North American bird species are getting new names: Every name tells a story
This winter, tens of thousands of birders will survey winter bird populations for the National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count, part of an international bird census, powered by volunteers, that has taken place every year since 1900......»»
Apple may have a busy March with a rumored larger iPad Air, OLED iPad Pros, and new Macs
The end of the winter may herald hardware refreshes for Apple, with a new report from the industry's most prolific leaker predicting the long-rumored larger iPad Air and refreshed MacBook Air models will hit store shelves by the end of March 2024.iPa.....»»
Exploring acoustic design for better, quieter prisons
Prisons are typically noisy environments, filled with clanking metal bars and echoing concrete surfaces. This level of constant noise is harmful to both prisoners and staff, but there are few guidelines for designing better, quieter facilities......»»
Electric vehicles are better than gas-powered cars in winter—here’s why
All cars lose range when the temperature drops below freezing, not just EVs. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Objectively speaking, a battery-electric vehicle provides a superior driving experience in cold and inclement we.....»»
No lettuce for Florida manatees this winter: Experts end feeding trial after two years
For the past two winters, Florida wildlife biologists have experimented hand-feeding lettuce to hungry manatees in the Indian River Lagoon as the animals' natural food source, seagrass, was in short supply from pollution problems......»»
These 3-touch smartphone gloves are just $11.99
Get these Winter Essentials 3-touch smartphone gloves that work on touch screens for $11.99. TL;DR: As of December 4, get a pair of these 3-Touch Smartphone Gloves for $11.99 — a 60% discount.One of the worst things about getting through.....»»
How mountains affect El Niño-induced winter precipitation
A consideration of how mountains influence El Niño and La Niña-induced precipitation change in western North America may be the ticket to more informed water conservation planning along the Colorado River, new research suggests......»»