A Caveman Encased in Ice Has Appeared In a Minneapolis Park
To help people through these trying times, a Minnesota artist created a new version of the mysterious monolith. Continue reading A Caveman Encased in Ice Has Appeared In a Minneapolis Park
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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
These Alligators Have Gone Into Deep-Freeze Mode
As temperatures in North Carolina dropped this week, some residents appeared frozen in ice. Continue reading These Alligators Have Gone Into Deep-Freeze Mode
Why Is Snowplowing Still a Thing?
My kingdom for heated pavement. Continue reading Why Is Snowplowing Still a Thing?
The Navy’s New $440 Million Warship Will Spend the Winter Frozen to a Dock in Canada
The USS Little Rock is likely stuck in Montreal until spring. Continue reading The Navy’s New $440 Million Warship Will Spend the Winter Frozen to a Dock in Canada
Snowed-In in the City? The Snow Bike Will Get You Where You Need To Go
If have ever gone snowmobiling, you may have thought about how to revive that thrill in the more confined atmosphere of an urban environment — to say nothing of their utility. In anticipation of heavy snowfall over the winter in his hometown, [Ben] stripped the essence of the snowmobile down as an emergency vehicle and reshaped it into the Snow Bike.
This compact, winter transportation solution uses an e-bike controller, a chopped up ski, and a heavy snowblower track and a large RC plane motor for power all strapped onto a modified mountain bike frame. The motor mount is machined …read more
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Seasonal Affective Disorder Might Not Be A Real Thing, Some Researchers Say
About six percent of the US population reports suffering from SAD. Continue reading Seasonal Affective Disorder Might Not Be A Real Thing, Some Researchers Say