Where do all the mosquitoes go in the winter?
Summer evenings by the pool, lake or BBQ mean mosquitoes......»»
Q&A: How climate change is impacting the maple syrup industry
In the depths of winter, sugar on snow is a yearly treat many Vermonters eagerly anticipate. But with winters warming and snow barely on the ground in some parts of the state, climate change presents a host of challenges for Vermont's iconic maple in.....»»
Tiny crustaceans discovered preying on live jellyfish during harsh Arctic night
In the dark and cold of the months-long polar night, food resources are limited. Some groups of marine organisms in the polar regions overcome this challenge by going into a metabolic resting state in winter, surviving on reserves accumulated during.....»»
Tesla tries a winter discount for Model Y in cooling U.S. EV market
Tesla is offering $1,000 off until March in the U.S. and Puerto Rico "since most people don't love to buy cars in the middle of winter," CEO Elon Musk says......»»
Tesla tries a winter discount for Model Y in cooling EV market
Tesla is offering $1,000 off until March "since most people don't love to buy cars in the middle of winter," CEO Elon Musk says......»»
Travel chaos as US northeast hit by snowstorm
Millions of people in the northeastern United States were engulfed by snow on Tuesday as a powerful winter storm battered the region causing flight cancellations and closing schools......»»
3 underrated kids and family movies that are perfect to watch for the winter
From an underrated Pixar gem to a decent Disney live-action remake, these underrated kids movies will get you through the dark and cold of winter......»»
3 underrated kids & family movies that are perfect to watch for the winter
From an underrated Pixar gem to a decent Disney live-action remake, these underrated kids movies will get you through the dark and cold of winter......»»
Melting ice roads cut off Indigenous communities in northern Canada
Melting ice roads cut off Indigenous communities in Canada's far north as unseasonably warm weather on Friday also saw its largest city, Toronto, break a winter heat record......»»
What"s causing the Amazon"s ongoing record drought?
The devastating drought in the Amazon River Basin that reported in October has continued into Northern Hemisphere winter, which is the heart of the wet season in the southern part of the basin. The drought is cutting off rural and riverside communiti.....»»
Female mosquitoes found to regulate their own population density at breeding sites using communal cues
When female mosquitoes feed, they don't seem to mind a crowd because lots of carbon dioxide usually means there's food. They were thought to be more solitary, however, when laying eggs. New research has revealed quite the opposite for the deadly Aede.....»»
Globe breaks heat record for 8th straight month. Golfers get to play in Minnesota"s "lost winter"
For the eighth straight month in January, Earth was record hot, according to the European climate agency. That was obvious in the northern United States, where about 1,000 people were golfing last month in a snow-starved Minneapolis during what the s.....»»
Friend or foe? Researchers explore ancient partnership between moss and fungi
The next time you walk through the woods in the dead of winter, take a moment to see if you can spot one of nature's most persistent and heartiest survivors......»»
5 winter crime thrillers like True Detective: Night Country you should watch now
Here are five winter crime thrillers like HBO's True Detective: Night Country that you should check out this month......»»
Apple TV+ teases a dozen new original TV shows coming soon
As part of the Television Critics Association winter tour, Apple is previewing its spring and summer slate for Apple TV+ with a dozen new original series featured in its latest sizzle reel teaser video. The new series announcements include The New.....»»
3 underrated Peacock movies that are perfect to watch for the winter
From a great Ryan Gosling film to an underrated Andrew Garfield drama, these Peacock movies are perfect to watch in the winter......»»
Heat wave risk hovers over Paris Olympics
Scorching summer heat is hard to imagine now in mid-winter Paris, but in six months when the world's athletes arrive for the Olympics, another pounding heat wave would spell trouble for organizers......»»
How can I get ice off my car? An engineer who studies airborne particles shares quick, easy techniques
If you live somewhere that gets cold in the winter, you've probably seen cars parked outdoors covered in a thin layer of ice on a chilly morning. But what causes this frost, and how can you get rid of it quickly?.....»»
Apple Watch Ultra 2 deals land at $738, transparent Beats Studio Buds+ $130, more
Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow this morning, which means spring is hopefully right around the corner. Amazon happens to have just the perfect discounts ahead of winter’s end, as Apple Watch Ultra 2 deals land at $738. It comes joined by.....»»
5 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies that are perfect to watch for the winter
From one of the best animated movies ever to a thoughtful dramedy starring Joaquin Phoenix, these five films on Amazon Prime Video are worth watching......»»
Biologists discover that rising temperature accelerates aging in mosquitoes, weakening their immune systems
A study published January 10, 2024 in PLOS Pathogens found that mosquitoes age more quickly when temperatures are higher. This aging, in turn, weakens the mosquito immune system and makes them more likely to get infected with disease. Because global.....»»