Texas performed much better this time. After 2021, the state strengthened its grid, adding winter weatherization to power plants and transmission systems. Texas has seen a massive influx of batteries …
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28 January 2026 2 read minutes Add us on GoogleAdd SciAm The winter storm that hit the eastern US over the weekend was caused by climate change. A warmer atmosphere …
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the terrible winter storm that swept through 34 states Hundreds of thousands of people were left without electricity. Severe cold continues after Winter Storm Fern The power grid is still …
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23 January 2026 4 read minutes Add us on GoogleAdd SciAm Ice? snow? How to understand winter storm forecasts A major winter storm this weekend will bring brutal cold and …
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23 January 2026 2 read minutes Add us on GoogleAdd SciAm How do zoos prepare for winter storms? This weekend’s freezing temperatures and snow won’t just affect humans — zoo …
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I’ve seen people get their hands stuck to their faces with superglue, get their teeth knocked out with a hammer while trying to put up hurricane shutters, struggle for over …
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Hospitals in England are using artificial intelligence to help reduce waiting times in emergency departments this winter. The A&E forecasting tool predicts when demand will be highest, allowing trusts to …
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20 December 2025 2 read minutes Add us on GoogleAdd SciAm See the last meteor shower of 2025—just in time for the winter solstice Sky watchers may be tempted this …
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This prescribed regularity may seem mundane, but it is quite an accomplishment that operating reactors are as reliable and predictable as they are. This leaves some big shoes to fill …
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2 December 2025 2 read minutes Add us on GoogleAdd SciAm Not-quite-a-bomb-cyclone spoils winter weather A rapidly intensifying low pressure system off the coast is keeping the worst of the …