Wind, temperatures pick up as fire scorches northern California
Crews continued to fight a massive fire in northern California on Sunday, as authorities in the western US state warned of increasing winds and rising daytime temperatures......»»
How an iconic desert tree survives extreme heat—and the unique risk it"s facing now
New research has found that the punishing summer temperatures and persistent drought conditions in much of Arizona and the Southwest are dealing a double whammy to trees attempting to regulate their own temperature, putting a critical part of the des.....»»
Northern California earthquake prompts an endangered Death Valley fish species to get busy
Powerful earthquakes like the one felt last week across Northern California are stark reminders for people to plan—perhaps to fortify their home or business or, at minimum, finally build that earthquake kit......»»
Raw milk from California dairy linked to cat deaths from bird flu in Los Angeles County
Raw milk recalled from a Fresno County dairy is suspected in the deaths of two cats in Los Angeles County, health officials said Thursday......»»
California researchers find sea otter population helps stop invasion of green crabs
Though sea otters are an unofficial mascot of Monterey County and popular among tourists and locals alike, they are also described as voracious predators that help keep problematic invaders out of coastal waters......»»
How much permafrost will melt this century, and where will its carbon go?
Among the many things global warming will be melting this century—sea ice, land glaciers and tourist businesses in seaside towns across the world—is permafrost. Lying underneath 15% of the northern hemisphere, permafrost consists of accumulating.....»»
Best monitors for Mac mini: budget visual heavyweights for the smallest Mac
If you've acquired an M4 Mac mini, you probably want a display to match. Here are the best monitors for the Mac mini that you should be looking at to go with your new hardware.Pick up a budget-friendly monitor to go with the M4 Mac mini - Image credi.....»»
El Niño exacerbates effects of drought on Amazon groundwater and increases fire risk, study finds
The risk of fires in the Amazon is greater in regions where groundwater storage is compromised, especially when El Niño exacerbates the drought. Using satellite images and data from fires, researchers have been able to demonstrate the relationship b.....»»
Single heat wave wiped out millions of Alaska"s dominant seabird
The common murre, a large black-and-white seabird native to northern waters, has become far less common in Alaska over the past decade due to the impacts of climate change......»»
Panasonic Z95A review: one of the top 5 TVs ever made
Superior sound and a certain something that can be described as Panasonic magic outweighs the built-in Amazon Fire OS, putting this is our top five TVs ever......»»
Today"s best Apple Watch sales deliver last-minute holiday deals from $189
Amazon and Best Buy are enticing shoppers to pick up last-minute holiday gifts with fresh discounts on Apple Watch models, including the Series 10 and Ultra 2.The black Apple Watch Ultra 2 has dropped in price today.New for Thursday is a steeper pric.....»»
Costco, Electrify America add EV-charging stations in three states
Costco is partnering with Electrify America to offer EV fast-charging at five new locations in California, Colorado, and Florida......»»
How influenza A moves: New simulation offers potential to stop spread
A team of bioengineers from the Biohub at the University of California, Berkeley, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has created a simulation to mimic the way the influenza A virus moves through host tissue, presenting a possible new way to stop the.....»»
Study: Lake ice becoming unsafe, increasing drowning risk
Sports and recreational activities on frozen lakes across the Northern Hemisphere are a popular pastime for millions, but according to new research out of York University, the safety of that ice is becoming more precarious and shorter in duration......»»
Stone Age insights: Life, death and fire in ancient Ukraine
A research group led by Johannes Müller at the Institute of Prehistoric and Protohistoric Archaeology, at Kiel University, Germany, have shed light on the lives of people who lived over 5,600 years ago near Kosenivka, Ukraine......»»
If you have to watch one Hulu movie in December, stream this one
This 1994 remake of a Christmas classic is our pick for the one Hulu movie that you have to watch in December......»»
The Arctic is on fire: Report details how tundra has become a carbon emitter
Increasingly frequent and severe wildfires have become a yearly concern for many Arctic communities, and a chapter of a new U.S. report involving one Canadian university—Université de Montréal—suggests that they are also having a significant im.....»»
Popular Science declares Vision Pro to be gadget of the year
Vision Pro is gadget of the year, according to Popular Science. The device was also the magazine’s pick as overall innovation of the year. PopSci acknowledges the “massive price tag” of Apple’s spatial computer, but says that it represents.....»»
Flash deal: Apple"s 2024 iPad Air M2 falls to all-time low $469
Best Buy's Apple sale continues with a flash deal on the M2 iPad Air 11-inch that's now at an all-time best price of $469.Grab the lowest price ever on Apple's iPad Air M2 today only.Pick up the 128GB Wi-Fi model in Blue at a $130 discount that's val.....»»
SpaceX video shows awesome power of Starship rocket in new fire test
SpaceX has performed a static fire test of the mighty Super Heavy booster ahead of the seventh test flight of the Starship rocket......»»
The best characters in Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals launched with over 30 heroes and villains to pick from, but not all are as powerful as their comic counterparts. These are the best characters......»»