What is an Atlantic Niña? How La Niña"s smaller cousin could affect hurricane season
The North Atlantic Ocean has been running a fever for months, with surface temperatures at or near record highs. But cooling along the equator in both the Atlantic and eastern Pacific may finally be starting to bring some relief, particularly for vul.....»»
Slow Horses lands season 6 renewal on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ just wrapped up season 4 of Slow Horses last week. Around now, a season 5 renewal might be expected—except Apple’s ahead of the game. Long before season 5 even airs, Slow Horses has just been renewed for a season 6. more….....»»
FCC Republican opposes regulation of data caps with analogy to coffee refills
Republican commissioner: You wouldn't require free coffee refills, would you? The Federal Communications Commission is taking a closer look at how broadband data caps affect consu.....»»
Arthropods dominate plant litter decomposition in drylands
Researchers have shown that larger insects such as woodlice and beetles play as much of a crucial role in leaf litter decomposition across different habitats and seasons as microbes and smaller invertebrates......»»
Unique "barcodes" for molecules could help expedite medical advancements
Barcodes are commonly used to track items like groceries or clothing, but University of Central Florida researchers have developed a special "barcode" to identify much smaller objects: molecules......»»
Can meeting by Zoom affect a first impression? Study examines difference between in-person and videochat perceptions
Researchers at UBC's Okanagan campus have good news for anyone who has suffered from Zoom fatigue or has anxiety about meeting someone for the first time via videoconferencing......»»
Political candidates who fight climate change stand to benefit in election
A majority of Floridians expressed support for political candidates who fight climate change in a new Florida Atlantic University survey. The survey found that nearly 52% of respondents agreed that a candidate with a record of reducing climate impact.....»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Tuesday, October 15
The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here......»»
Rebellion brews underground in Silo S2 trailer
"What if everything you know to be true was just one big lie?" Rebecca Ferguson returns as Juliette in the second season of Apple TV's Silo. Apple.....»»
Research finds homeowners use credit strategically to recover from hurricanes
A massive storm can instantly sweep away someone's dream home, as we've seen recently with Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane Milton. Millions in the Southeast have had their homes destroyed or damaged by these devastating storms, which are only beco.....»»
Silo season 2 trailer: TV’s best sci-fi show returns with more insane plot twists
In the official trailer for Silo season 2, Rebecca Ferguson is on a mission for the truth as she fights to return home......»»
Q&A: How climate change fuels extreme weather events like hurricanes
Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast Wednesday night. The region has experienced extreme flooding, deadly tornadoes and millions have been left without power. At least 14 people have died as a result of the storm......»»
Eyeing the damage of hurricane season
In the aftermath of hurricanes like Helene and Milton, the damaging effects of these natural disasters are the center of national conversations, including questions about the long-term impact to infrastructure. However, current methods for damage ass.....»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Monday, October 14
The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here......»»
Role of government, poverty research tipped for economics Nobel
Closing the season, the Nobel economics prize is handed out on Monday with specialists on credit, the role of government, and wealth inequality seen as possible contenders......»»
Why hurricanes like Milton in the US and cyclones in Australia are becoming more intense and harder to predict
Tropical cyclones, known as hurricanes and typhoons in other parts of the world, have caused huge damage in many places recently. The United States has just been hit by Hurricane Milton, within two weeks of Hurricane Helene. Climate change likely mad.....»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Sunday, October 13
The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here......»»
Researchers develop a laser that produces the strongest ultra-short laser pulses to date
The word laser usually conjures up an image of a strongly concentrated and continuous light beam. Lasers that produce such light are, in fact, very common and useful. However, science and industry often also require very short and strong pulses of la.....»»
How to watch the Europa Clipper mission launch on Monday
The launch of NASA's Europa Clipper mission to the icy moon of Jupiter was delayed due to Hurricane Milton. Now, the launch could go ahead on Monday......»»
‘Pachinko’s showrunner is not sure whether the show will season 3: ‘You call and ask them’
Pachinko has been one of the most critically acclaimed on Apple TV+ since it first debuted in 2022. But will it get a third season?.....»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Saturday, October 12
The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here......»»