What weapons could be used in a real-life space war?

http://io9.com/5879139/what-weapons-could-be-used-in-a-real+life-space-war?tag=triviagasm

/ Soviet USSR hydrazine handgun Soyuz Salyut /

How plug-in cars can face up to winter’s challenges

http://grist.org/green-cars/how-plug-in-cars-can-face-up-to-winters-challenges/

/ block, heater, winter /

Being out in the wet & cold does you good, says professor

http://m.smh.com.au/environment/weather/man-up-aussies-being-out-in-the-wet-and-cold-does-you-good-says-professor-20111212-1oqvg.html

Erasable gel ink pen (video)

After erasure, the ink can be made to re-appear by exposure to very low temperatures (approximately -14°F, -25°C).  Invisible ink?

Inexpensive too.

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/10/21/pilot-frixion-ball-eraseable-gel-ink-pen-review/#more-78459

Sideways winter testing (video)

Arjeplog in Sweden has temperatures below freezing between October & May, so auto makers from around the world arrive every winter to test ABS (Antilock Braking System), traction control & ESP (Electronic Stability control Programme).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-hHWSQhKuc&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL1655AA9D404A496D

Cold Mirage

http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/shortsharpscience/2011/03/winter-mirage.html?DCMP=OTC-rss&nsref=online-news