Winter
What Olympic athletes see that viewers don’t: Machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier – and it’s everywhere
What Olympic athletes see that viewers don’t: Machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier – and it’s everywhere Machine-made snow is increasingly used at Olympic venues, making ski racing faster and riskier, but also changing the sport’s dynamics. Athletes are adapting to machine-made snow by adjusting their technique, preparing skis differently, and relying on […]
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How the polar vortex and warm ocean are intensifying a major US winter storm
How the polar vortex and warm ocean are intensifying a major US winter storm A severe winter storm is threatening states from Texas to New England with freezing rain, sleet, and snow, causing hazardous travel conditions, dangerous wind chills, and power outages. The storm’s ferocity may be partly due to a warm ocean, which can […]
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Is Waymo ready for winter?
Is Waymo ready for winter? Waymo’s expansion plans to new cities on the East Coast will require its robotaxis to handle snow and other winter weather conditions. The company has traditionally focused on warmer, drier climates for its initial operations, but now faces a challenge as it prepares to enter more adverse weather regions. Waymo’s […]
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At Antarctica’s midwinter, a look back at the frozen continent’s long history of dark behavior
At Antarctica’s midwinter, a look back at the frozen continent’s long history of dark behavior The Antarctic winter season, which begins in March, can be a challenging time for researchers and scientists living on the continent, with reports of disturbing behavior and even madness. Historical accounts suggest that the desolate and isolated environment of Antarctica […]
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