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.....»»
Image: Snowy Alps from Copernicus satellite
Snow cover is a vital source of water for industry, agriculture and human consumption. Records show that last winter's snow cover in the Alps was less than it has been since 2001. This Copernicus Sentinel-3 image captured on December 18, 2022 shows t.....»»
Wicked winter storm threatens US holiday travel chaos
Life-threatening blizzards and bone-chilling winds are forecast across much of the United States over the next few days, threatening chaos for millions during the peak holiday travel period......»»
Pets can get colds too: Here"s how to keep them safe
With winter comes cold and flu season, making coughs and sneezes rife. But it isn't just humans who get struck down by these seasonal illnesses—our pets can too......»»
The Dutch cycle twice as much as Germans in winter, finds transport study
The Dutch use their bicycles around twice as often as their German neighbors in the winter months. Generally, bicycles are used more often in the Netherlands than in Germany. In the summer (June to August) the Dutch use their bicycles for 23.0% of th.....»»
Lettuce arrives in Florida this week to fight feared return of manatee starvation
In a lull before a feared return to disaster, wildlife authorities said Wednesday they are about to receive truckloads of lettuce for feeding starving manatees this winter in the coastal Indian River east of Orlando......»»
Best Apple HomePod alternatives for winter 2022
Apple's larger HomePod has been gone for over a year. For folks that need more power than the HomePod mini, here are our favorite AirPlay-compatible smart speakers that will fill your space with as much sound as the original HomePod did.Our favorite.....»»
OnePlus targets a Mac-first, quieter design with its first mechanical keyboard
OnePlus plans to start mass production by March. Enlarge / We don't know what OnePlus' mechanical keyboard will look like yet. But Keychron's products may hold clues. (credit: Getty) OnePlus, primarily known for making.....»»
Tempted to joke about global warming amid a blizzard? Here"s what experts say about that
Winter storms are pummeling the United States, snow is piling up, temperatures are dropping, traffic is snarling and there's always the threat of thunderstorms and thundersnow......»»
Study finds flightless puffins vulnerable to winter storms for two months a year
Puffins lose the ability to fly for up to two months every year—twice as long as previously believed. Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) suggest the seabirds are vulnerable to winter storms due to their inability to fly after molting thei.....»»
The 8 best Alexa holiday commands
Need some help preparing for the holidays? Alexa knows tons of commands that can bring holiday cheer to your party. Here are some commands to try this winter......»»
Camera+ update brings segmented editing and festive limited-time ‘Winter Frames’
Popular iOS app Camera+ is out with a new update that brings some neat limited-time holiday frames plus the addition of segmented editing. more… The post Camera+ update brings segmented editing and festive limited-time ‘Winter Frames’.....»»
Alliance between Mayfield and Silicon Catalyst provides semiconductor startups fuel in VC winter
Semiconductor startups are having an easier time raising funds amid the venture capital winter, as there are signs of a renaissance of silicon, a trend that has accelerated in the wake of the plateauing of Moore's Law......»»
Germicidal UV lamps: A trade-off between disinfection and air quality
When winter chill strikes, people stay indoors more often, giving airborne pathogens—such as SARS-CoV-2 and influenza—prime opportunities to spread. Germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) lamps can help disinfect circulating air, but their UVC wavelengths.....»»
The best comedies on Netflix right now (December 2022)
Netflix has a great collection of new flicks and uproarious classics to keep you laughing throughout the winter. Check out the best comedies on Netflix now......»»
Forest wildflowers and their overstory trees are changing with climate, but not always keeping pace
For spring ephemerals, timing is everything. These special wildflowers grow in temperate forests around the world, early in spring before the trees leaf out. Come out too early and it's still winter, too late and it's too shady under the forest canop.....»»
Apple TV+ teases its winter and 2023 slate of programming
Apple TV+ has released a one-minute teaser showing its programming lineup for the next few months — and there are a few surprises.A sizzle reel is a promotional video consisting of extremely short clips from a great many series. Its aim is to promo.....»»
Apex Legends" Wintertide event is back with some very snazzy skins
Apex Legends is bringing Wintertide back with a bang, with 24 all-new cosmetics to collect and the return of the Winter Express game mode......»»
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.....»»
The best shows on Disney+ right now (December 2022)
After Lucasfilm finished up its refreshing new Star Wars series, it's been a quieter month on Disney+, but there's still a good backlog to sift through......»»
New visualization tool helps weather forecasters and researchers more easily identify and study bands of heavy snow
Predicting snowfall from winter storms is tricky, in no small part because heavy snow and regions of mixed precipitation look very similar in weather radar imagery. Mixed precipitation falls as a blend of rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow and can b.....»»