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.....»»
Dangerous Flu Comeback Expected atop COVID This Winter
COVID shutdowns limited the spread of influenza in 2019–2020. Several factors could mean this season will be more severe -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Deaths of Florida"s starving manatees surge amid winter chill
Chilly temperatures are rekindling a manatee die-off in Central Florida's Indian River......»»
Beijing warns of heavy air pollution during Winter Olympics
Beijing warned Monday that heavy air pollution is likely during the Winter Olympics, but said emergency plans were in place to ensure the Games are not disrupted by smog......»»
8 Houseplants to Keep You Healthy this Winter
Winter has arrived and freezing outdoor temperatures have forced many people to spend an extended amount of time indoors. This can leave your home feeling stale, causing allergies and other illnesses such as the flu to occur. Purify your home during.....»»
Snag a pack of Lego and get creative with this half-off deal
Save 50%: As of Jan. 20, the 1,500-piece Lego Classic Bricks and Animals set is on sale for just $29 at Walmart. Say hello to your winter hobby.As any fan of Lego Masters knows, the classic colorful bricks are far more than your average toy. Adults a.....»»
Security Flaws Seen In China"s Mandatory Olympics App For Athletes
schwit1 writes: The mandatory smartphone app that athletes will use to report health and travel data when they are in China for the Olympics next month has serious encryption flaws, according to a new report, raising security questions about the sys.....»»
A sign the drought is easing: California officials to ship more water to farms, cities
State officials said Thursday they will increase deliveries to farms and cities that belong to the State Water Project—a sign that this winter's rain and snow has eased drought conditions in California......»»
Teleconnection from North Atlantic contributes to persistence of cold surges over South China Sea
Cold surge over the South China Sea is known as a typical but hazardous weather phenomenon during the boreal winter. It exhibits important socioeconomic effects on adjacent countries......»»
Latest COVID Surge Pushes Parents to Next-Level Stress
The new normal this winter is longer drives for kids’ tests, multiday waits for results, drug-store restock alerts and social media tips -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Mandatory Chinese Olympics app collects personal data, has two security holes
Use of the Chinese Olympics app, MY2022, is mandatory for everyone attending this year’s Olympic Games in Beijing, whether as an athlete or simply watching from the stadium. The app collects sensitive personal data – like passport details, m.....»»
Winter Olympics: Athletes Advised To Use Burner Phones In Beijing
New submitter sperm shares a report from the BBC: The Beijing Winter Olympics app that all Games attendees must use contains security weaknesses that leave users exposed to data breaches, analysts say. The My2022 app will be used by athletes, audienc.....»»
Climate change threatens future Winter Olympics
Climate change will limit where the Winter Olympics can be held as winter changes across the Northern Hemisphere, according to a study by an international team of researchers led by the University of Waterloo......»»
Winter storm whipping northeast US with snow, thunderstorms
A dangerous winter storm brought significant snowfall, strong thunderstorms and blustery winds to the northeastern U.S. on a holiday Monday......»»
In China, You Can Go To College To Become a Social Media Influencer
An anonymous reader shares a report: As colleges around China approach their final few weeks before the winter break, frequent users of Douyin (TikTok's Chinese version) may have noticed a new type of post in their feeds: students asking for likes an.....»»
Atmospheric river storm observations over Pacific Ocean to expand this winter
"Hurricane Hunter" aircraft are mobilizing for an expanded 13-week period that began Jan. 5 to glean critical data for improving forecasts of atmospheric river storms over the Pacific Ocean. Such storms provide up to half of the U.S. West Coast's ann.....»»
Dutch Athletes Warned To Keep Phones and Laptops Out of China
schwit1 shares a report: Dutch athletes competing in next month's Beijing Winter Olympics will need to leave their phones and laptops at home in an unprecedented move to avoid Chinese espionage, Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant reported on Tuesday. The.....»»
An ice-inspired lubricant improves osteoarthritis symptoms in rats
With the Winter Olympics approaching, many people will soon be tuning in to watch events that take place on ice, such as figure skating, speed skating and ice hockey. An ultrathin, super-lubricating layer of water on the ice's surface is essential fo.....»»
A record 1,101 Florida manatees died in 2021. When will it end?
TAMPA, Fla.—It's been clear for months that 2021 would be the deadliest year on record for Florida's manatees. When the death count surpassed 1,000 in November, experts sounded the alarm, fearing the toll the winter months ahead would continue to i.....»»
How the Earth"s tilt creates short, cold January days
Above the equator, winter officially begins in December. But in many areas, January is when it really takes hold. Atmospheric scientist Deanna Hence explains the weather and climate factors that combine to produce wintry conditions at the turn of the.....»»
Are dual-spec panels the future of gaming displays? I certainly hope so
Resolution and refresh rate made waves at CES 2022, but the quieter introduction of the first dual-spec gaming displays has me most excited......»»