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Octopuses are able to survive cold temperatures by editing their genetic material in less than a day, scientists have found.Researchers have discovered that the creatures are able to make changes to their RNA a complex molecule essential for life within hours of being exposed to cold water.Previous studies have shown that squid and octopuses can edit their genes but this is the first time scientists have established how rapidly these changes can occur.

Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter.Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.The mysterious red streaks crisscrossing the surface of Jupiter's moon Europa may be the result of a newly discovered kind of salty ice.Europa has long intrigued scientists because the moon has a subsurface ocean beneath a thick shell of ice.

Fall and winter are traditionally boom times for respiratory virusesa point well proven by this year's confluence of influenza, RSV, and COVID-19.Almost 9 million people nationwide have been sickened by the flu already this season, RSV is surging among children, and COVID-19 continues to infect tens of thousands of people in the U.S. each day.

An aging star dubbed ZTF SLRN-2020 has been caught in the act of swallowing a planet.Credit: K. Miller/R.Hurt (Caltech/PAC)

Roughly five billion years from now, our Sun will end, not with a bang but with a whimper.That's when it finally burns through all the fuel in its core and puffs outward into a red giant, swallowing all the inner planets of our Solar System in the process, including Earth.

Now tantalizing data collected by past and present orbiting spacecraft suggests there may still be liquid water flowing on the Red Planet."The combination of the new topographic evidence, our computer model results, and the radar data make it much more likely that at least one area of subglacial liquid water exists on Mars today, and that Mars must still be geothermally active in order to keep the water beneath the ice cap liquid," Professor Neil Arnold, first author of the paper and an associate professor at the University of Cambridge's Scott Polar Research Institute, said.

Weather Although more and more trees are bare every day and October is now over, unseasonably warm weather is in store for Boston residents this week.Although more and more trees are bare every day and October is now over, unseasonably warm weather is in store for Boston residents this week.Temperatures could reach as high as 68 degrees on Tuesday, according to National Weather Service forecasters.

Snow flurries and gusting winds will reduce visibility and could possibly coat Chicagoland roads Monday morning to start a week marked by "roller-coaster" temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.Winds could gust as high as 35 mph in Chicago Monday with flurries throughout the day and snow showers most likely to occur before noon, the NWS said.

If you're celebrating Valentine's Day with your sweetheart Tuesday, plan to spend the evening cuddling against the cold.The National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory Tuesday morning as a winter storm passes through Los Angeles.The advisory will last until 10 p.m. Wednesday and warns of "large breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet with dangerous rip currents."

Southern California has only gotten a taste of the powerful winter storm system that forecasters say will bring an extended period of cold temperatures, high winds and snow, prompting what officials called the region's first blizzard warning since 1989.The blizzard warning, which is in effect Friday and Saturday for Southern California's highest mountain ranges, is likely only the second on record for the Los Angeles area, according to the National Weather Service, Officials initially called this week's warning the first on record, then later confirmed a blizzard warning was also issued in 1989, when a strong winter storm brought rare snowfall to Southern California, from Palm Springs to the hillsides of Malibu.

While the Dodgers were away in Arizona for spring training, their home field, Dodger Stadium, was visited by some rain and hail.Sunny Los Angeles has been not-so-sunny this week as dark clouds, high winds, and cold temperatures took up the forecast.The Dodgers' team photographer Carrie Giordano took to Instagram to show off this rare sight in LA.

After record-breaking November warmth, New England is due for a stark dose of cold temperatures starting next week.Massachusetts temps will go from highs in the mid-70s Saturday before tapering off to the mid-50s on Sunday.Between Monday and Friday, the region likely won't see temps rise past a high of 48.

We liked Tenerife in the Canary Islands so much on our trip last January, we decided to visit another island in the Canaries', Lanzarote.After the frigid weather during our trip to Norway in December and the cold temperatures in Paris in January, we were ready to thaw out somewhere warm.Riding to our hotel, the landscape of high mountains contrasted with palm trees and low white buildings on the flat parts, reminded me of Palm Springs.

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: We've been telling you how, during the current cold snap in certain parts of the country, it can be dangerous to spend a lot of time outdoors.So we would never suggest heading out to exercise right now if you're in one of those places.But when we are not in a once-in-a-generation storm, there are ways to exercise outdoors in the cold.

Although no officials numbers are in , there has been widespread snowfall across the state.That includes parts of California that normally see snow on only the rarest occasions.Cold temperatures and rain remain in the forecast as we head into the weekend.Grassroots Effort Started To Get More Books To Inmates In Los Angeles County
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Many professionals dream about shifting into a new role or perhaps an entirely new career.Of course, making the case for yourself in a new industry may be challenging, especially if you lack directly relevant experience.But even beyond the obstacle of convincing others to give you a shot, there's often a larger conundrum: how to pay for it.

WASHINGTON  A food poisoning outbreak tied to deli meat and cheese has sickened 16 people, including one who died, U.S. health officials said.Most were hospitalized and one illness resulted in the loss of a pregnancy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The illnesses date back to April last year with the most recent report on Sept. 29, the agency said.

Disruption caused by freezing fog and flooding is likely to continue in southern England after cold temperatures set in across the region.Travel delays, cancelled flights and dangerous road conditions cannot be ruled out despite the weather being expected to improve slightly on Wednesday afternoon, the Met Office said.

L ondoners have been warned of possible travel disruption throughout Sunday as a freezing fog hits large parts of England.Met Office forecasters issued a yellow weather warning for parts of England, saying slower journeys by car were probable and delays to buses and trains could be possible.Mayor of London Sadiq Khan also issued a moderate air pollution alert as still, foggy conditions make it harder to dissipate toxic fumes.

Freezing cold temperatures along with ice and snow caused travel disruptions with road closures and delayed flights, while three children died after falling through ice covering a lake in the West Midlands.The United Kingdom has been in the grip of a cold spell which has caused temperatures to plummet around the country.

L ondon is facing sub-zero temperatures through to next week while other parts of UK could plunge to -10C.The Met Office is predicting lows of -2C at night in the capital over the next few days - with temperatures unlikely to top 3C or 4C during the day.The chilly weather is set to continue into next week, although it may be marginally less cold at night.

Freezing fog has led to the cancellation of dozens of flights, with temperatures plunging as low as 9.7C.At least 85 British Airways flights were grounded on Monday as the flow rate of arrivals was reduced because of fog at the UK's busiest airport.Drivers have also been told to beware of difficult conditions that could cause delays on the roads.

L ondoners were warned to brace for a week-long cold snap starting on Monday as the capital was hit with heavy rain overnight.Icy winds and sub-zero temperatures are forecast for city while other parts of the UK experience floods and snow, the Met Office has said.The Met Office had issued a snow warning for London for Monday morning but the persistant rain that was falling on the capital did not turn wintry.

The National Grid has instructed two emergency-use coal generators to start warming up as cold weather sparks fears of a supply shortage.The electricity grid operator said on Monday morning that it had asked the contingency plants to prepare for operation to give the public confidence in Monday's energy supply.

Travel disruption is expected to push into Monday's morning rush-hour as yellow warnings of ice, fog and snow are in place for much of the UK.The Met Office issued the alerts as temperatures are expected to stay well below freezing overnight and combine with wintry showers to create icy conditions.Snowfall on Sunday evening forced airports to close their runways and left drivers struggling to get through.

Travel disruption is expected during Monday's morning rush-hour as yellow warnings of ice, fog and snow are in place for much of the UK.The Met Office issued the alerts as temperatures are expected to stay well below freezing overnight and combine with wintry showers to create icy conditions.The yellow warnings are in place from Sunday until Monday morning for northern and south-western Scotland, Northern Ireland, north-eastern England, the Midlands and South West as well as London and the South East.

Travel disruption is expected during Monday's morning rush-hour as yellow warnings of ice, fog and snow are in place for south London and the rest of the UK.The Met Office issued the alerts as temperatures are expected to stay well below freezing overnight and combine with wintry showers to create icy conditions.

The UK's freezing weather means some households are eligible for cold weather payments.But what are they and who can receive one?Here the PA news agency answers key questions about them.What is a cold weather payment?Cold weather payments are made to vulnerable people, including pensioners, in England and Wales to help them pay for heating when the temperature dips below freezing.

Snow and ice will continue to cause disruption in parts of the UK over the coming days as the cold snap could last until Friday, the Met Office has warned.A Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice across parts of Northern Ireland, north-west England and North Wales will be in place from 12pm on Monday until 12pm on Tuesday.

CBC's Great Lakes Climate Change Project is a joint initiative between CBC's Ontario stations to explore climate change from a provincial lens.Darius Mahdavi, a scientist with a degree in conservation biology and immunology and a minor in environmental biology from the University of Toronto, explains how issues related to climate change affect people across the province, and explores solutions, especially in smaller cities and communities.

The UK's freezing weather means some households are eligible for cold weather payments, but what are they and who can receive one?We answer key questions about them.What is a cold weather payment?Cold weather payments are made to vulnerable people, including pensioners, in England and Wales to help them pay for heating when the temperature dips below freezing.

There was a lot of attention paid to the weather heading into last Saturday night's game between the Dolphins and Bills in Buffalo, but the impact of snow on the game was mainly limited to fans throwing snowballs from the stands.Snow did start falling again in the fourth quarter without having any real impact on play, so Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey didn't have to alter the game plan in order to adapt to the conditions.

As Winter Storm Elliot blew through New York, Mayor Eric Adams wasn't part of the city's response to flooding in coastal areas of Queens like Broad Channel and the Rockaways  - and reporters wondered where he was Friday.Adams himself was absent from a Friday afternoon briefing that City Hall officials provided about the storm.

Winter is officially here  and winter storms are hitting many parts of the United States.In frigid temperatures, it's a common practice for many drivers to let their cars warm up for a while before hitting the road.Some vehicles even have a preset feature that lets drivers start their cars remotely.

The UK's freezing weather means some households are eligible for cold weather payments, but what are they and who can receive one?Here the PA news agency answers key questions about them.What is a cold weather payment?Cold weather payments are made to vulnerable people, including pensioners, in England and Wales to help them pay for heating when the temperature dips below freezing.

The King and Queen Consort met Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney as they paid a visit to the football club owned by the stars.The Royals visited Wrexham AFC, which was bought by the actors in 2021, on Friday and met players and staff as well as the co-chairmen during a tour of the Racecourse Ground.

People on low incomes in hundreds of postcode districts in England and Wales will receive an emergency 25 cold weather payment due to the freezing conditions.It comes as charity chiefs warned that millions of people across the UK are struggling to pay energy bills and heat their homes are now in peril due to the cold snap.

Motorists are being warned to drive carefully as icy Arctic air sweeps Scotland  bringing treacherous conditions with it.A yellow weather alert for snow and ice is in force across northern Scotland and has been extended until 12pm on Sunday.The Met Office has also issued a yellow warning for ice across southern Scotland until noon on Friday.

People on the lowest incomes in hundreds of affected postcode districts will receive a 25 cold weather payment due to the freezing conditions.The Government payments have been triggered for eligible households in areas where the average temperature has been recorded as, or is forecast to be, 0C or below over seven consecutive days.

This season, Brockmans Gin is serving up a menu of original recipes perfect for any holiday celebration or the season's cozy, romantic evenings, and welcoming get-togethers when the cold temperatures set in and the indoor beckons.Brockmans, the 'Properly Improper' gin, marries traditional notes of gin with a refreshing influence of citrus and aromatic wild blackberries and blueberries, creating intensely smooth gin cocktails that are sensual and daringly different.

The Dallas Cowboys had a bye week to rest and now it's back to football.This Week 10 matchup is more than just a game.It's a chance for the Cowboys to turn the tide against the Packers who have won eight of the last 10 matchups between these two teams.It's also head coach Mike McCarthy's first time back at Lambeau Field since he was fired in 2018, and you can bet he'd love to get a victory against his former employer.