Radar has been around for nearly a century. Radar is a simple and elegant element of humanity’s technological toolbox: you put out radio waves, a receiver picks up their reflections, and you examine the waves to figure out where and how far away things are. Designers can now develop complex radar systems that employ many…
Sea otters have a difficult time keeping warm. The animals spend the majority of their time in the water, which absorbs heat 23 times faster than air. Their habitat in the North Pacific is extremely cold, with water temperatures ranging from 0 to 15 degrees Celsius (32 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit). Sea otters are also…
According to experts, the scorching heatwave that ravaged the Pacific Northwest last month would have been “nearly impossible” without the effect of climate change. Even with it, it was virtually impossible.According to a recent study by World Weather Attribution, a climate research project that looks at the impact of climate change on specific weather occurrences,…
Imperial astronomers of the Song Dynasty in China noticed an unusual star lighting up the eastern sky shortly before daybreak on July 4, A.D. 1054. They wrote in notes to the emperor, “It’s as brilliant as Venus, with pointed beams in all four directions and a reddish-white hue.” The glow was created by an explosion…
Jeremy Joslin, an emergency physician, was in charge of an ultramarathon in Cambodia’s wilderness a few years ago. Many of the participants wanted to cool off after the race, and they saw an attractive stream nearby. The cries began after a few minutes, according to Joslin, who is located at SUNY Upstate Medical University in…
According to a new study, the Trump administration’s move last autumn to delist grey wolves from endangered classification resulted in a 30 percent decline in Wisconsin’s wolf population. More than 300 wolves may have been killed this winter as a result of both authorized hunting and other factors such as illicit poaching, according to scientists.…
Growing plants can be intimidating, but we believe that anyone can have a successful home conservatory of any size. We’re here to help you develop your skills and achieve your goals, so please don’t hesitate to contact us with any plant-related questions. A carbon sequestration garden might be right for you if you have at…
The United States is undergoing a road trip revolution for the second summer in a row. According to some estimates, 9 out of 10 Americans have traveled at least once since March 2020. Creating a road trip itinerary is straightforward thanks to the internet, smart devices, and other readily available resources. You certainly know where…
The coronavirus epidemic increased the amount of screen time in our daily lives dramatically, from Netflix binges to Zoom meetings. Because spending so much time on gadgets may be stressful on the eyes, you’re not alone if you’ve noticed an increase in headaches, eye tiredness, or impaired vision since starting remote work. Digital eye strain,…
Shark Bay is a lonely island off the coast of Australia, where sienna-streaked cliffs meet the sea and ancient, bulbous stromatolites dot the landscape. This natural wonderland is not just a UNESCO world heritage site, but it also happens to be one of the few remaining homes for the elusive Gould’s mouse, an Australian rodent…