Valentine's Day deals, the Winter Olympics, and the impact of climate change are among the top stories making headlines. Meanwhile, a new study reveals the unique properties of nanoparticles, and a romantic comedy starring Kevin James is set to premiere.
Shoppers looking for Valentine's Day gifts could find discounts on various items, according to WIRED. The publication recommended checking out their buying guides for suggestions, including the "Best Valentine's Day Gifts" and "Best Chocolate Delivery Boxes." The Adventure Challenge Couples Edition was on sale for $38, a savings of $7, according to Amazon.
In other news, athletes arriving in Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics were greeted with snow, a relief after concerns about snow levels, according to TIME. However, many athletes believe climate action is crucial to the Games' survival. The Italian Alps experienced unusually warm weather around the holidays, and February temperatures in Cortina have warmed 6.4F since the town first hosted the Winter Olympics in 1956, according to research from Climate Central. Climate change is impacting winter weather worldwide, the research found.
Meanwhile, in Kyiv, Ukraine, dance parties on a frozen river were keeping spirits and bodies warm after Russian strikes shattered Ukraine's energy grid, as reported by NPR.
A new study revealed that nanoparticles of a single chemical element have markedly different properties from larger chunks of the same element, according to Nature News. For example, bulk sodium melts at around 98 ºC, whereas sodium nanoparticles melt at 7 ºC.
Finally, Kevin James stars in the romantic comedy "Solo Mio," which is set to premiere, according to Variety. The film follows a jilted man forced to go through with his honeymoon plans.
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