A major winter storm is on its way, and it's going to hit hard. Many states in the U. S. are under winter storm warnings, with some places expecting up to 2 feet of snow. This storm is expected to cause blizzard-like conditions from Thursday through Sunday. The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning that this storm could make travel very dangerous. Visibility mig...
New Zealand's highest peak, Aoraki, also known as Mount Cook, has recently seen a tragic incident. Two climbers lost their lives, while two others were rescued. The bodies of the deceased were found by specialist search teams working in harsh alpine conditions. The identities of the climbers have not been publicly revealed, but it is known that one was a member of th...
The fight between two big names in the alternative data world, Yipit and M Science, is finally over. They decided to stop suing each other, but no one knows the details of their deal. This whole mess started because some employees were accused of taking secret info from one company to the other. It caused quite a stir in the industry, which is still pretty small and ...
Our world is getting hotter, and it's not just a phase. Over the past century, the average surface temperature has gone up by about 2 degrees Fahrenheit. This might not sound like much, but it's enough to cause some serious changes. Glaciers are melting, sea levels are rising, and extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense. Scientists have been st...
Winter sports are feeling the heat as the planet warms up. Athletes are finding it harder to train as snow becomes scarce and conditions become less predictable. This is not just a problem for the upcoming Winter Olympics but for the future of these sports. Athletes are having to adapt. Some are traveling further to find snow, while others are training in gyms or on...
Big snow is coming to several states, and people need to be ready. The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned that up to 16 inches of snow could fall in some areas. This heavy snowfall is expected to make driving tricky, so everyone should be careful. In Washington state, the NWS says Western Okanogan County could get between 4 and 8 inches of snow at lower eleva...
In recent times, heavy rainfalls have been causing significant problems in the mountainous areas of India and Pakistan. These sudden and intense downpours, known as cloudbursts, have led to flash floods, landslides, and mudflows, resulting in loss of life and destruction of property. In one such incident, a district in northwestern Pakistan called Buner experienced ...
Microbes are everywhere, even in freezing places like glaciers. Some of these cold-loving microbes have special proteins called CryoRhodopsins, or CryoRs for short. These proteins are like tiny sensors that help the microbes detect ultraviolet (UV) light. What makes CryoRs unique is a special amino acid called arginine. This arginine is buried inside the protein, nea...
Amazon's Echo Spot is making waves again, but this time it's not because of its features. The smart alarm clock is on sale for $45, a steep drop from its usual price. This deal is exclusive to Prime members and applies to all color options: Black, Glacier White, and Ocean Blue. The Echo Spot is not exactly new. It's a 2024 model, a comeback after Amazon discontinued...
Glaciers are melting faster than ever. This is a big deal because it can cause huge problems like landslides and ice collapses. Scientists are working hard to figure out how to predict these disasters. One way they do this is by using something called a discrete element numerical method. This method helps them understand how stable glaciers are. To make this method ...