Throughout Belinda's hibernations, observations showed a small part of the sponge remained puffed up, an area Leys suspects acts as a sensor — like a thermostat on a heat pump or furnace ...

Sally Leys, a professor in the University of Alberta’s Department of Biological Sciences who nicknamed the sea sponge Belinda, said the species act as “ecosystem engineers” — filtering out plankton ..

Following a Sandy Cheeks solo film, Netflix has revealed plans for a movie focused on the nefarious Plankton. In a film about this pesky villain, will his notorious schemes finally pay off or be ...

The debate over the ideal thermostat setting has been battled in homes for as long as the HVAC system has existed. Depending on what kind of HVAC system you have and how well you handle the cold ...

Smart thermostats are one of the best ways to elevate your home’s energy efficiency while staying comfortable year-round and gaining access to some great automations. Meross has just released a ...

Smart thermostats are taking off in a big way. They're larger — and easier to read and use — than traditional thermostats, while also coming with a bunch of extra features. They're so useful ...

Nest Thermostat sales regularly shave cash off these pricey smart home accessories. That's perfect if you're kitting out your abode from scratch, but also great if you're replacing an older system ...

If you’re not feeling the warmth, HVAC experts say you may need to switch the mode on your thermostat. Many thermostats have a setting called EM heat, emergency heat or auxiliary heat.

Jon has first-hand experience testing home energy products such as portable power stations, home battery solutions and smart thermostats. Jon has showcased his expertise live on TV for news ...

Snuggling under a blanket doesn’t always cut it when winter winds blow. And messing with thermostat settings you don’t fully understand is a great way to end up with higher energy bills.

A smart thermostat can help you save a considerable chunk of money by reducing your heating and cooling costs while allowing for convenient app and voice controls. However, not all smart ...

The best smart thermostats we've tested can control your home's heating and cooling with your phone or voice—and might help you save on energy costs. I’ve been working with computers for ages ...