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.....»»
Heavy snow makes for third-snowiest winter of all time in Twin Cities
Under a strong sun that teased of warmer days to come, winter-weary Minnesotans spent Saturday digging out from yet another snowstorm......»»
The coming flood: Meet the flood watchers
Floods in California rarely attract the sort of attention that earthquakes, wildfires or even shark attacks do. Perhaps it has something to do with the severity of an unprecedented, yearslong drought that is far from over. This winter's deluge—part.....»»
Manatee winter deaths in Florida"s Brevard County plunge—which could portend trouble
The winter killing season for manatees along Central Florida's Atlantic coast is winding down with an astounding turn of events—a tiny fraction of the animals died compared to during the last two years......»»
"Nature gave us a lifeline:" Southern California refills largest reservoir after wet winter
Following a series of winter storms that eased drought conditions across the state, Southern Californians celebrated a sight nobody has seen for several punishing years: water rushing into Diamond Valley Lake......»»
The cure for winter flooding might be in this swamp—if California actually funds it
Matt Kaminski stood on a road scarcely higher than the floodplain, glassy pools on all sides stretched out like something from a dream. In the distance, a storm lumbered over the Coast Ranges......»»
California eases water restrictions, but drought isn"t over
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ended some of the state's water restrictions on Friday because a winter of relentless rain and snow has replenished the state's reservoirs and eased fears of a shortage after three years of severe drought......»»
California ends some water limits after storms ease drought
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ended some of the state's water restrictions on Friday because a winter of relentless rain and snow has replenished the state's reservoirs and eased fears of a shortage after three years of severe drought......»»
The Story of Voron Design
Maks Volin wanted to build a better, faster printer that was also quieter. He set out building the Voron printer in his garage but he ended up deciding that he didn’t want to run a 3D printer company. So, he open sourced his work and invited o.....»»
Tornado hits southern California as wild weather continues
A tornado tore through a southern California city Wednesday, ripping roofs off buildings and throwing cars around, as the state's ongoing winter weather drama turned even wilder......»»
France reports 910 dolphins washed up on Atlantic coast
At least 910 dolphins have washed up on France's Atlantic coast since the start of the winter, an oceanographic institute reported Friday......»»
Water restrictions lifted for 7 million in Southern California, but region still urged to conserve
Mandatory water restrictions are being lifted for nearly 7 million people across Southern California following winter storms that have boosted reservoirs and eased a severe shortage that emerged during the state's driest three-year period on record......»»
The best movies and shows on Shudder right now (March 2023)
From holiday chills to getaways gone wrong, Shudder’s collection of top-shelf horror movies and shows is scarier than ever this month......»»
Europe Is Bracing for (Another) Devastating Drought
After unusually low amounts of rain and snow this winter, the continent faces a severe water shortage......»»
A deeper dive into wintry, carbon-absorbing Antarctic waters
Every year as the austral winter sets in, frigid Antarctic air blasts the Southern Ocean. The chill dissipates the warmth of the ocean's surface water, and cold, dense layers form in the sea's upper reaches. Known as Subantarctic Mode Water (SAMW), t.....»»
"Epic": Extreme storms have California near an all-time snowpack record set 40 years ago
After a parade of atmospheric river systems from late December through mid-January and a whopper of a winter storm earlier this week, California's snowpack levels have surged to near-historic highs......»»
Square Enix shakeups and esports Olympics | Kaser Focus
GamesBeat's Rachel Kaser reviews a week of nothing but negative headlines for Square Enix, and the IOC's bizarre esports lineup. GamesBeat's Rachel Kaser reviews a week of nothing but negative headlines for Square Enix, and the IOC's bizarre espo.....»»
How the Woolly Bear Caterpillar Turns into a Popsicle to Survive the Winter
Some caterpillars have evolved with antifreeze in their body cavity, allowing them to become cater-Popsicles to survive cold winters. But climate change could threaten that......»»
Great Lakes set a record for low ice in February, likely leading to warmer seasons for the rest of the year
In an ordinary Chicago winter, ice fishermen would still be scampering out onto the frozen stretches of Lake Michigan, toting fishing rods, drills—even pop-up shelters......»»
"A nice sign": Big Rockies snowpack may boost Lake Mead
It's not even March yet, but the mountains that feed the Colorado River already have seen more snow this winter than they normally would through an entire snow season......»»
You can compete in the Olympics eSports Series by playing a $1 baseball game
The International Olympic Committee is holding an esports event this year, but it includes unorthodox games like Konami's WBSC eBaseball: Power Pros......»»