Tag: Winter
To make less-harmful road salts, we’re studying natural antifreezes produced by...
Monika Bleszynski, University of Denver
Many people associate a fresh snowfall with pleasures like hot chocolate and winter sports. But for city dwellers, it can...
Will going out in the cold give you a cold?
Libby Richards, Purdue University
Many of us have heard: “Don’t go outside without a coat; you’ll catch a cold.”
That’s not exactly true. As with many...
Spring is arriving earlier across the US, and that’s not always...
Theresa Crimmins, University of Arizona
Across much of the United States, a warming climate has advanced the arrival of spring. This year is no exception....
Winter is coming: 5 essential reads about snow and ice
Jennifer Weeks, The Conversation
As cold weather settles in across North America, some communities have already started up their snowplows, while others keep watchful eyes...
It’s cold! A physiologist explains how to keep your body feeling...
JohnEric Smith, Mississippi State University
Whether waiting for a bus, playing outside or walking the dog – during the colder winter season, everyone is looking...
Is winter miserable for wildlife?
Bridget B. Baker, Wayne State University
While the weather outside may indeed get frightful this winter, a parka, knit hat, wool socks, insulated boots and...
Climate change is shrinking winter snowpack, which harms Northeast forests year-round
Andrew Reinmann, CUNY Graduate Center and Pamela Templer, Boston University
Climate change often conjures up images of heat, drought and hurricanes. But according to the...
Does cloud seeding work? Scientists watch ice crystals grow inside clouds...
Jeffrey French, University of Wyoming and Sarah Tessendorf, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Water is a valuable resource that affects nearly all aspects of life...
EXPLORING NATURE
Most people do not realize when a personal message they receive...
Andras Molnar, University of Michigan
Two new experiments show that most people do not even consider that a personal...
