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.....»»
What’s the Winter Solstice, Anyway?
Here’s what happens on the longest night of the year—in the solar system and across different cultures here on Earth......»»
Overwatch Update 3.22 Brings Winter Wonderland 2021 Event To PS4
Blizzard has announced the Overwatch update 3.22 patch notes for your viewing pleasure. Find out what's new with Overwatch Winter Wonderland 2021. The post Overwatch Update 3.22 Brings Winter Wonderland 2021 Event To PS4 appeared first on PlayStation.....»»
Melting Arctic ice draws killer whales further north
In the pale winter darkness of northern Norway, a huge flock of seagulls circles above an Arctic fjord, signifying the presence of a group of unusual predators in the water below......»»
Dating hesitancy: Why people might not jump into a new relationship this winter
Loneliness levels rose during the lockdowns, but since restrictions have eased, people have not rushed out to find a new date. This has been given a name, "hesidating", and is defined as feeling indifferent or ambivalent about dating, being unsure w.....»»
Riders Republic Update 1.05 Brings Free Winter Bash Content, Improved Video Content On PS5
The Riders Republic update 1.05 patch notes have been announced! Find out about the Riders Republic Winter Bash content here. The post Riders Republic Update 1.05 Brings Free Winter Bash Content, Improved Video Content On PS5 appeared first on PlaySt.....»»
Winter is coming: Researchers uncover the surprising cause of the Little Ice Age
New research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst provides a novel answer to one of the persistent questions in historical climatology, environmental history and the earth sciences: what caused the Little Ice Age? The answer, we now know, is.....»»
Toxic air endangers 600 million people in South Asia
With another smoggy winter hanging over the vast and thickly populated Indo-Gangetic plains, there are fears of serious health consequences to more than 600 million people living in northern India and Nepal as well as in eastern Pakistan and Banglade.....»»
GOG"s Winter Sale is in full swing, claim your first of four freebies now
GOG is kicking off the festivities with a freebie out of the gate. From now through December 15 at 2 pm UTC, you can grab a copy of Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shotgun on the house. GOG has three additional giveaways scheduled through the remainder.....»»
Study: Winter tornadoes to get more powerful as world warms
Nasty winter tornadoes—like the deadly ones last week that hit five states—are likely to be stronger and stay on the ground longer with a wider swath of destruction in a warming world, a new study shows......»»
Want to help Florida"s manatees? Don"t feed them yourself
Wildlife officials have announced an effort this winter to attempt to feed Florida manatees greens like romaine lettuce in the northern Indian River Lagoon to keep them from starving......»»
"The New Normal": US Blames This Winter"s Severe Tornado"s on Climate Change
More than 100 Americans were feared dead this weekend — including six workers at an Amazon warehouse in Illinois — after severe storms and tornados tore through the central U.S. And "thousands upon thousands" of buildings were flattened,.....»»
Algorithm shows that under the right conditions, mosquitoes can even flourish in winter
With an impressive capability of drinking up to three times their body weight in a single blood meal, mosquitoes are formidable parasites. But to reach adulthood, mosquitoes need to be raised in environments where the temperatures are conducive to th.....»»
Find the right wrapping paper for any occasion
There are plenty of occasions that come round when you might need to wrap a gift. There are winter holidays, but also birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, baby showers the list goes on and on. These picks will make sure that when you need wrapping pap.....»»
Keep your fingers and toes toasty all winter with these smart heated accessories
TL;DR: The Quanta Vici Smart Heated Gloves and Socks are just $435 at the Mashable Shop as of Dec. 10, a savings of 17% off. This just in: you don't have to be uncomfortable during the winter. Just because temperatures drop and the sun seems to disap.....»»
Climate cycles create California precipitation uncertainty
Over the past 40 years, winters in California have become drier. This is a problem for the region's agricultural operations, as farmers rely on winter precipitation to irrigate their crops. Determining if California will continue getting drier, or if.....»»
To learn about climate quality, scientists turn to drones
Three ocean drones will be launched from Rhode Island Thursday and travel along the Gulf Stream, collecting data in tough winter conditions that would be challenging for traditional ships with crews......»»
Can smart lights help with seasonal affective disorder?
Seasonal affective disorder can really bring you down in the winter. Smart lights can help fight the symptoms but aren't a substitute for proper light therapy......»»
Protein region on COVID"s viral spike senses temperature, drives seasonal mutation patterns
Not to pile on, but winter is coming and the COVID-19 pandemic is about to get worse. Not necessarily because of omicron—scientists are still working that one out—but because there's more evidence than ever that COVID-19 is a seasonal disease......»»
UK university can reduce CO2 emissions by 4% with shorter winter semesters
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh in the UK, reporting in the journal iScience on December 8, found that shifting learning weeks to the summer term and extending the winter vacation period can reduce the university's yearly CO2 emissions by.....»»
Algorithm shows that under the right conditions, mosquitoes can even flourish in winter
With an impressive capability of drinking up to three times their body weight in a single blood meal, mosquitoes are formidable parasites. But to reach adulthood, mosquitoes need to be raised in environments where the temperatures are conducive to th.....»»