GFS design analysis of temperature difference from typical (in Celsius) on Sunday over the Arctic. The temperature level is above freezing at the North Pole. (University of Maine Environment Re-analyzer) The sun will not rise at the North Pole till March 21, and it’s close to the coldest season, however …

Backlinko has done an extensive analysis of “voice search ranking factors” and identified 11 variables tied to appearing in Google Home results. The company examined 10,000 results delivered over the smart speaker. What Backlinko found was consistent with what many others have been saying but there were also a few …

Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Multifaceted featured snippets begin rolling out in Google search resultsFeb 28, 2018 by Michelle Robbins Google updates the search results features with an expanded featured snippet …

Ever since Android and iOS hit the market, the ability to add additional storage capacity has been a fundamental difference between them. Many Android devices (though not all) offer a microSD slot with the option to add a variable amount of storage. iPhones categorically don’t. Over time, Android has moved …

One of the major questions surrounding the Spectre and Meltdown security flaws has been just how much of a penalty Intel CPUs would take when patches for these fixes are fully applied. While Spectre affects CPUs from many vendors, including Apple, ARM, and AMD, Intel is the only company categorically …

The discovery of an Earth-like planet orbiting Proxima Centauri back in August 2016 was an exciting moment for astronomers and space exploration enthusiasts alike. Not only was the planet nearly the same size as Earth (1.3x larger), it also existed within the narrow habitable range of its host star. Unfortunately, …

Photo: Twenty20 As much as exercise hits your body with a barrage of feel-good hormones, it also puts your body in a state of stress. From your gut to your heart, every cell is working hard to maintain all bodily functions while you work out. That’s why it’s so important …

A new study by researchers from the University of Western Australia and the University of Exeter shows that in wild Australian magpies (Gymnorhina tibicen), individuals that live in large groups show increased cognitive performance, which is linked to increased reproductive success. The Australian magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen) is a medium-sized passerine …

Elephants were once among the most widespread megafaunal families. However, only three species exist today: two species of the genus Loxodonta, the forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis) and the savanna elephant (Loxodonta africana), which are restricted to Africa; and one of the genus Elephas, which is endemic to Asia (Elephas maximus). …

It is hard to overestimate Toronto’s 2017 achievement. Winning the MLS Cup for the first time was historic, but in taking the domestic treble of MLS Cup, Supporters’ Shield, and the Voyageurs Cup, as well as setting a record for the most points gained during an MLS season, the team …