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Changes in winter sea-level pressure (SLP), and sea-surface temperature (SST) and near-surface winds induced by the seasonally ice-free Arctic. a Difference in SLP (hPa) between the time-slice-coupled model experiments with fixed Arctic sea ice during 2080–2099 (ICEp2) and during 1980–1999 (ICEhist). Contours outline the climatological Aleutian Low and Siberian High based on ICEhist. b Regression of changes in SST (color shaded, °C) and near-surface…

Apple has a Will Smith problem.The New York Times reporting on the lose-lose situation at Apple over the release of Emancipation, a $120 million Civil War drama starring Will Smith that finished filming about a month before Smith climbed on stage during the Oscars in March and slapped Chris Rock:“If they shelve the movie, does that tarnish Apple’s reputation? If they release it, does it tarnish their reputation? ... Hollywood likes a win-win situation. This one is lose-lose.”The film is said to have generated an…

By Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences September 8, 2022The scientists believe that greenhouse gases are primarily responsible for the increased temperatures.Researchers find that human activities increase the chance of more intense heat waves.The 19th of July was the hottest day ever recorded in the United Kingdom, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="<div…

Is there anything nicer than falling asleep on a lazy afternoon, with a snuggly pet and a half-read book?Giving in to this simple pleasure too often might be a sign worth heeding, however, with a huge new study concluding regular, frequent napping is correlated with a higher risk of hypertension and stroke.  An analysis of 358,451 anonymous UK Biobank records revealed the link, suggesting it may be more than coincidence.Being a correlational study, the figures don't necessarily imply the fault lies with the naps…

Anyone hoping we’ll hear casting news in the world of James Bond movies knows it’s going to be a while. Barbara Broccoli herself has said that Bond 26 will start filming in two years, and without a script there’s no 007 to be cast. That’s not going to stop the betting crowd from making their wagers, and the latest update has seen Regé-Jean Page losing his top slot in the running to one of two frequent competitors that have given the other fellas hell.(Image credit: Apple TV+)Henry Cavill Tops The James Bond Odds Once…

The findings of recent research by Georgia State University researchers suggest that frequent video game players show superior sensorimotor decision-making skills and enhanced activity in key regions of the brain as compared to non-players. The authors, who used functional magnetic resonance imaging (FMRI) in the study, said the findings suggest that video games could be a useful tool for training in perceptual decision-making."Video games are played by the overwhelming majority of our youth for more than three hours…

“Frequent” investigations into local units of Chinese firms by Indian authorities “impedes the improvement of business environment” in India and “chills the confidence and willingness” of other foreign nation’s businesses to invest and operate in the South Asian market, China’s embassy in India said in a statement, following raids into Vivo offices earlier this week. “The frequent investigations by the Indian side into Chinese enterprises not only disrupt the enterprises’ normal business…

The thick black line represents the time series of the regional average frequency of drought days (FDD), and the gray-shaded area shows the historical value range based on the minimum and maximum values observed during the reference period (1865-2005). When the time series of the statistics deviates from the experienced historical range consecutively for x-years, TFEx is defined as the first year of the x-year period. For example, TFEs with x=3-15,…

Majority of data science resources do not teach you what the industry expects from a data scientist. As the world becomes more linked and more organisations become data-driven, it appears that every business will require a data science practise. Therefore, there is a high demand for data scientists. Even better, everyone recognises the industry’s skill shortage. To be truly effective, a combination of problem-solving, systematic thinking, coding and various technical skills are required. If you come from…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Frequent small stakes assessments may help marginalized students bridge an achievement gap in physiology education, according to research that will be presented this week at the American Physiological Society (APS) Institute on Teaching and Learning in Madison, Wisconsin. …