A big winter storm is hitting nine states across the U. S. , with up to 3 feet of snow predicted in some areas. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings and advisories, expecting poor driving conditions and possible power outages. In North Dakota, nearly the entire state is under advi
Ever heard of a 'bomb cyclone'? It's a scary-sounding weather term that's in the news again. The West Coast is bracing for a big storm, and this rapid weather change is called bombogenesis by meteorologists. When a cold air mass meets a warm one, often over water, a storm can quickly intensify. This
A powerful storm, known as a "bomb cyclone, " hit the northwest United States on Tuesday night. It brought strong winds and heavy rain, causing widespread power outages and trees to fall. In Lynnwood, Washington, a woman died when a tree hit a homeless encampment. In Seattle, another tree trapped so
Ethereum, known for its smart contract capabilities, has risen quickly. But its cloak of anonymity makes it a prime spot for illegal activities, like money laundering. Bad guys turn dirty cash into clean currencies using Ethereum. Unlike old-fashioned money laundering, with its clear signs, Ethereum
Ethereum, the popular blockchain platform, is looking to switch to a 'Stateless' model. This change aims to tackle the growing size of Ethereum's state data. The new approach involves using 'witnesses' to handle data in a different way. These witnesses are like additional pieces of information added
You know how some blockchains need a boss to keep them in line? That's where a Coordination Blockchain comes in. This one's about Ethereum MainNet, the public Ethereum blockchain, and whether it can handle that job for Ethereum Private Sidechains. These sidechains are like private clubs where blockc
Did you know that mixing cryptocurrencies in your investment portfolio can help reduce risk? Researchers recently put this idea to the test using a famous theory by Markowitz. They found that spreading out your investments across different coins can balance out the highs and lows. For instance, betw
A big storm is heading towards Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Meteorologists call it a "bomb cyclone" because it has quickly become very powerful. This storm brings heavy rain and strong winds. Some areas might get up to 8 inches of rain. High wind watches and winter storm warnings a
In Siberia, mining workers found something amazing in the frozen ground by the Badyarikha River. It was a baby saber-toothed cat that lived over 37, 000 years ago! This little guy, about three weeks old, was in such good shape that scientists could study its body and fur. This is the first time ever
Land use changes in the hilly red soil region (HRSR) of Southern China, particularly in Jiangxi Province, are a hot topic. These changes can impact local ecosystem services (ESs) like habitat quality, soil conservation, and water yield. We studied three scenarios for 2035: nature development (ND), e
