Study suggests tiny birds’ blood gets warmer in the winter

In order to stay warm on frigid winter days, small birds may do more than just fluff up their feathers. According to new research, they’re actually able to make their blood run hotter, creating a sort of central heating system.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Study suggests tiny birds’ blood gets warmer in the winter

Heated handlebar inserts work with a bike’s existing grips

Nobody likes having cold hands while cycling, which is why heated handlebar grips do exist … but what if you prefer your existing fair-weather grips? Well, that’s where the Polar Plug system is designed to come in.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, Tr… Continue reading Heated handlebar inserts work with a bike’s existing grips

Review: Antelife heated gloves put temperature control in your hands

Although there are now many heated gloves on the market, the Antelife G1 is claimed to be the world’s first to feature precisely adjustable heat. I recently had the chance to try a pair out, and they performed just as advertised.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Review: Antelife heated gloves put temperature control in your hands

Review: Antelife heated gloves put temperature control in your hands

Although there are now many heated gloves on the market, the Antelife G1 is claimed to be the world’s first to feature precisely adjustable heat. I recently had the chance to try a pair out, and they performed just as advertised.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Review: Antelife heated gloves put temperature control in your hands

Synthetic version of natural antifreeze used in longer-lasting concrete

As readers who live in cold climates will likely already know, winter is not kind to concrete. That could be about to change, though, thanks to a polymer additive that mimics natural antifreeze.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: Universi… Continue reading Synthetic version of natural antifreeze used in longer-lasting concrete

Slipping and sliding at the 2020 Redline Ice Winter Driving Experience

We tested six popular models of cars and crossovers on the snow and ice to find the answer to the question: How good is your car on snow and ice? For three years, since the inaugural Redline Ice event, we’ve been invited to see what safety systems can … Continue reading Slipping and sliding at the 2020 Redline Ice Winter Driving Experience