Multiple tornadoes and thunderstorms that struck the Great Plains and upper Midwest on Dec. 15 were the result of a rare event called a derecho, according to the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center. It was the first on record in December i
Ray Bradbury’sFahrenheit 451, set in a society where books are outlawed and burned, exploited a growing anxiety about dumbed down popular culture and over reliance on technology in 1950s America. For me, it is the censorship and adulteration of fiction that rings alarm bells. On the day I...
Doing so can leave your dog at risk for being burned or becoming dehydrated. Heating units can be added to warm the exterior of the house, which will radiate to within. If possible, you can put these devices on some kind of timer so that it only warms up when the dog needs it. No...
Places that have many exposed surface areas, like buildings and pavement in cities, can be hotter than nearby rural areas. This is known as the “heat island” effect. These surfaces can get50 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the air.Furthermore, heat islands can increase energy use, pu...
trademarked term for an alloy of iron, chromium and aluminum. Hans von Kantzow of Sweden is the original developer of Kanthal wire, also known as “resistance wire” due to its ability to withstand high temperatures. Kanthal wire can withstand temperaturesabove 2,000 degrees Fahrenheitwithout ...