The Winter Olympics Are Sadder, Quieter, Scarier.
Isolation rooms, fears of positive Covid-19 tests and the absence of cheering crowds are squeezing all the joy from the Beijing Games. From a report: On the day Team USA flag bearer Elana Meyers Taylor was supposed to march her country into the Olymp.....»»
Why Do You Get Sick in the Winter? Blame Your Nose
A new study shows that as temperatures drop, nasal cells release fewer of the tiny protectors that bind and neutralize invading germs......»»
Skiing in the Alps faces a bleak future thanks to climate change
Skiing was introduced into the Alps comparatively late in the 1880s, with the first ski-lift being developed in the Swiss resort of Davos in the winter of 1934. The industrial revolution was two centuries old by that point, but the world climate was.....»»
Observe a comet, and other skywatching tips for January
NASA's skywatching tips for January feature some real crackers, including a parade of planets, a winter dazzle of stars, and a recently discovered comet......»»
US winter storm death toll rises to 61
The death toll from a fierce winter storm that gripped much of the United States over Christmas rose to at least 61 on Thursday, officials said......»»
What is the link between winter storms and global warming?
The world is getting warmer, winters included. The United States, however, has experienced severe winter storms in recent years, and experts are taking a closer look at the link between these extreme cold events and climate change......»»
Climate change won"t make winter storms and blizzards go away: Scientists explain why
A white Christmas may be the stuff dreams are made of, but when meteorologists start measuring the snow in feet, it can quickly become the kind of nightmare seen in recent days in Buffalo, New York......»»
Savage US blizzard leaves 32 dead, power outages, travel snarls
A brutal winter storm that brought Christmas chaos to millions of Americans will be slow to dissipate, the US National Weather Service said Monday, after intense snow and frigid cold caused power outages, travel delays and at least 32 deaths across t.....»»
22 dead as savage US blizzard cuts power, snarls travel
More than 200,000 Americans woke up without power on Christmas morning as a days-long winter megastorm that hammered several eastern US states Sunday left more than 20 people dead......»»
Deadly winter blizzard leaves US in pre-Christmas deep freeze
A fearsome winter storm that pummelled the United States with blinding snow and powerful Arctic winds left about a million customers without power Saturday as thousands of cancelled flights stranded travelers making last-minute dashes for Christmas......»»
See the otherworldly sights of Mars in the wintertime
While the northern hemisphere of Earth experiences the winter solstice this week, there are also snowy winter scenes to be found on Mars......»»
"Epic" winter storm wallops US, leaving 1 mn without power
More than a million US power customers were in the dark Friday as a "bomb cyclone" winter storm walloped the country, closing highways, grounding flights and causing misery for Christmas travelers......»»
Successful hypothermia in nonhuman primate paves the way for future application in human torpor during spaceflight
Hibernation is a state adopted by certain mammals as an adaptation to adverse winter conditions. Typical features of hibernation include greatly reduced metabolic activity and lowered body temperature......»»
70 percent of US under storm warning as deep freeze hits
A historic and brutal winter storm put some 240 million Americans under severe weather warnings Friday as the United States faced holiday travel chaos, with thousands of flights canceled and major highways closed......»»
Arctic storm brings holiday travel chaos to US
A "once-in-a-generation" winter storm with temperatures as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit (Celsius) caused Christmas travel chaos in the United States on Thursday, with thousands of flights canceled and major highways closed......»»
Massive "marimo" algae balls at risk for deadly winter sunburn
Climate change could overexpose rare underwater "marimo" algae balls to sunlight, killing them off, according to a new study at the University of Tokyo. Marimo are living fluffy balls of green algae. The world's largest marimo can be found in Lake Ak.....»»
Steam Winter Sale: best deals, how long is the sale, and more
It's the most wonderful time of the year — the Steam Winter Sale is here! Here's everything you need to know so you can start shopping......»»
8 games you should pick up in the Steam Winter Sale
From Persona 5 Royal to Final Fantasy VII Remake, these are some of the games you should pick up during the 2022 Steam Winter Sale......»»
Holiday flights scrapped as massive winter storm sweeps US
More than 1,800 flights were canceled across the United States by Thursday morning as a massive winter storm upended holiday travel plans with a triple threat of heavy snow, howling winds and bitter cold......»»
Steam Winter Sale: when it starts, what’s on sale, and more
It's the most wonderful time of the year — the Steam Winter Sale is here! Here's everything you need to know so you can start shopping......»»
Rivian adds Snow Mode through software update just in time for winter
The latest Rivian software update adds many features, the biggest of which is a dedicated Snow Mode......»»