10-06-18 Cold sensing neural circuits(神经回路) in newborn mice take around two weeks to become fully active, according to a new study. The finding adds to understanding of the cold sensing protein TRPM8 (pronounced trip-em-ate), first identified in a Natu...
10-06-17 The Climate of New Zealand Teacher: Matthew, what is the climate of New Zealand? Matthew: Very Cold, sir. Teacher: Wrong. Matthew: But, sir! When they send us meat it always arrives frozen! 新西兰的气候 老师:马修,新西兰的气候怎么样? 马修:先生,...
10-04-15 The UK and continental Europe could be gripped by more frequent cold winters in the future as a result of low solar activity, say researchers. 研究人员称,受太阳活动极小期的影响,英国与欧洲大陆未来将会频繁出现严冬气候。 A period of low solar activit...
10-03-18 Giant filaments(花丝,灯丝) of cold dust stretching through our Galaxy are revealed in a new image from ESA's Planck satellite. Analysing these structures could help to determine the forces that shape our Galaxy and trigger star formation. Planck...
10-03-04 A daily dose of vitamin D may just be what Chicagoans need to get through the long winter, according to researchers at Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON). This nutrient lifts mood during cold weather months when day...
10-01-16 Beijing had its coldest morning in almost 40 years and its biggest snowfall since 1951. Britain is suffering through its longest cold snap since 1981. And freezing weather is gripping the Deep South, including Florida's orange groves and beaches. 北...
09-12-23 Much of Europe continues to face transport problems because of freezing weather but some services have resumed. 受冰冻天气影响,欧洲大部分地区继续面临交通阻塞问题,但是某些基础服务已获恢复。 More than 90 people have died across the Continent, 10 of...
09-12-22 EuMore than 80 people have died across Europe as days of snow storms and sub-zero temperatures swept the continent, causing traffic chaos for millions. 席卷欧洲数日的暴风雪和零下低温造成超过80人死亡,数百万起交通混乱。 Temperatures in Ukraine are ex...
09-12-21 Snowstorms and sub-zero temperatures have killed at least 19 people across Europe as well as severely disrupting air, rail and road transport. 暴风雪和冰点下温度导致欧洲至少19人死亡并严重阻碍了航空、铁路、公路运输。 Europe's cold snap At least 15 pe...
09-08-25 The US shuttle Discovery is all set for its latest mission to the International Space Station (ISS). 美国发现号航天飞机为最近的国际空间站任务做准备。 This is the Discovery orbiter's 37th mission The 13-day flight will deliver science equipment to th...