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.....»»
Researchers use Cas9 gene scissors to establish new virus resistance in winter barley
Genome editing comes with great hopes for the improvement of crops in regards to the challenges posed by climate change, but also for breeding of disease resistance and an improved sustainability of agriculture......»»
Why hay fever may get worse in a warming climate
Spring—for many, a time of lifting spirits after those long winter months of short days and cold nights. But for about a third of our population who suffer from hay fever, asthma, or both, spring and early summer can be nightmare months, plagued by.....»»
The best tumble dryers for efficient clothes drying
Do you need a tumble dryer? They’re an essential appliance in busy households. Anyone who always seems to have three washing loads on the go at once will understand just how useful they are. And with winter drawing in, you need a means of dryin.....»»
New Halloween "Scariant" Variants and Boosting Your Immunity: COVID, Quickly, Episode 41
In a new episode of the COVID, Quickly podcast, we talk about the variants that are likely to be around this winter and how boosters help even if you’ve already had the disease......»»
Where Did Omicron Come From? Maybe Its First Host Was Mice
The Covid virus can infect many animal species. The variant that tore through human populations last winter may have previously circulated in rodents......»»
Biden admin bracing for up to 70K COVID deaths this winter as booster uptake flops
Nearly every COVID death is preventable, Biden stressed Tuesday. Enlarge / US President Joe Biden receives the latest COVID-19 booster shot in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, next to the White Ho.....»»
Cobwebbing dating trend encourages you to clear out old flames
We're in the midst of a high-stakes time in dating. It's cuffing season, when people scour dating apps to find a partner for the colder months (at least in the northern hemisphere). This year we also have to contend with winter coating, a trend of pe.....»»
George R.R. Martin says he"s written "three quarters" of "The Winds of Winter"
A Song of Ice and Fire writer George R.R. Martin sat down with Late Show host Stephen Colbert to discuss the difference between Game of Thrones' Iron Throne and the much larger one in his novel, the colourful dragons in House of the Dragon, and his t.....»»
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope: How to solve the Winter Palace puzzle
If you're stumped by any part of this process in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, we'll help you reach the exciting boss fight waiting for you on the other side......»»
A small peptide peps up almond defense against devastating bacteria
Over the last decade, the lush olive groves one associates with the Italian countryside have become desiccated, as if stuck in a perpetual winter. The culprit is Xylella fastidiosa, a species of aggressive bacteria that have caused devastating epidem.....»»
The latest US winter outlook spells trouble for dry California
A warm, dry winter is in store for much of California as La Niña conditions are slated to persist through at least January, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration......»»
The world’s energy situation is not as terrible as you might expect
Europe seems to be ready for the winter as renewable growth largely offsets coal. Enlarge (credit: Tunvarat Pruksachat) The past several years have seen a lot of unexpected turbulence in the global energy market. Lockdowns du.....»»
What is fracking and is it harmful? Key terms and negative effects of fracking, explained
Oil and gas is required for many of life's everyday functions. Cars, trains and planes all rely on fuel in order to move people around, leaving many dependent on them. Many also rely on gas and fuel to keep their homes warm during the winter......»»
Snow can spread and worsen the effects of pollutants in the environment
By October, autumn's arrival brings with it the promise of winter—and snow......»»
China"s EV startups defy funding slump with US$6 billion of deals
China's electric vehicle startups are defying the venture capital winter. While the country is leading a global contraction in VC investment, its auto sector has taken the top spot for funding so far this year, with more than 147 deals amounting to U.....»»
Forget work-from-home. Brits offered work-from-pub deals for winter
With living costs on the rise, people are looking for ways to save on things like energy bills. Work-from-pub deals could be one solution......»»
Europe heading for warmer-than-average winter: forecaster
Europe faces a higher-than-usual chance of a cold blast of weather before the end of the year, but the winter overall is likely to be warmer than average, the continent's long-range weather forecaster said Thursday......»»
Amazon’s Nest thermostat alternative is $42 for Prime Day
Save on your heating bills this winter with Amazon's Smart Programmable thermostat with Alexa for only $42......»»
Prime Day: Adding remote start to your car just got $150 cheaper
Make sure your car is warm and toasty this winter with this great Best Buy Prime Day deal on a remote start kit for only $300......»»
Don’t lose control of your smart thermostat this winter
Winter is coming and the energy crisis is upon us. With rocketing prices and dwindling supply, much of the western world is bracing for three cold months beset by restrictions. Despite the coming hardship, connected devices offer a glimmer of hope. S.....»»