Climate change is making the Winter Olympics harder to host

The warm December weather in both host locations is a reminder of the fragility of winter sports. Even with the intervention ...

Land use acts as a 'silent amplifier' of extreme heat, AI-driven study reveals

A new study using Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) has revealed land-use change—particularly deforestation and unplanned agricultural expansion—is dramatically intensifying heat waves across ...

Nvidia launches Earth-2 open AI weather forecast models and tools

Nvidia Corp. today unveiled Earth-2, its artificial intelligence models and tools for scientists, startups, developers, ...
IEEE

Temperature Dependence of Heavy-Ion-Induced Leakage Current in SiC Power MOSFETs

Abstract: Temperature dependence of the heavy-ion-induced leakage current in silicon carbide (SiC) power MOSFETs has been studied. The devices exhibit an order of magnitude lower degradation rate for ...
Phys.org

Room-temperature electron behavior defies expectations, hinting at ultra-efficient electronics

Scientists have discovered a way to efficiently transfer electrical current through specific materials at room temperature, a finding that could revolutionize superconductivity and reshape energy ...
10TV.com

Winter storm brings several inches of snow to central Ohio: Current snowfall totals

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Numerous inches of snow fell around central Ohio on Saturday, as a winter storm moved through the area. Snowfall totals were reported as high as 9 inches across the region. Before ...
CNET

Here's the Exact Temperature Your Fridge Should Be and How to Make Sure It's Set Correctly

I tested nearly every setting my fridge has to offer to find out which number on the dial hits the sweet spot. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech ...
The New York Times

AFC North Whiparound: Taking the current temperature of each team’s QB room

All four teams in the division have had their starting quarterback suffer injuries this season. Jason Miller / Getty Images Each week during the regular season and occasionally during the offseason, ...
EurekAlert!

Low-temperature electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries: Current challenges, development, and perspectives

Key electrolyte-related factors limiting the low-temperature performance of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are analyzed. Emerging strategies to enhance the low-temperature performance of LIBs are ...
NBC News

Record-low temperatures shock the Southeast U.S. while snowfall blankets parts of the Northeast

The first major cold spell of the season plunged parts of the southeastern U.S. into record-low temperatures Tuesday, delivering a shock for 18 million people under a freeze warning across Alabama, ...
USA Today

What temperature is actually a fever?

Whether stemming from a wound, a toothache or an infection like the flu, nearly everyone has experienced the discomfort of having a fever. While fevers can be inconvenient and are sometimes a sign of ...