Snow
US storm leaves 1 million without power, forces 10,000 flight cancellations
As snow, sleet, freezing rain, and dangerously frigid temperatures swept into the eastern two-thirds of the US on Sunday, the number of power outages continued to rise.
US braces for record-breaking winter storm hitting 40 states, with 180 million Americans affected
Israelis eye quick northern getaways as Hermon snow looms this weekend
Dutch airline KLM running low on de-icing fluid for planes in Amsterdam
We went skiing: All the gear you need to upgrade your ski vacation
From helmets to boots: Eight must-have items to ensure a warm, safe, and stylish holiday on the snowy slopes.
Researchers trace Snow Leopard evolution through ancient fossils
The discovery suggests snow leopards rely more on terrain and prey than high altitudes for survival.
Winter wonderland on the Red Planet: Mars Express reveals massive 500-kilometer ice formation
Mars' snow is made of carbon dioxide ice, not water ice. During the Martian winter, temperatures can drop to as low as minus 190 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 123 degrees Celsius).
Exposed by melting snows in the Alps, mystery bamboo cart puzzles experts
Bamboo is a non-native plant to Europe, first introduced in the late 1700s or early 1800s through trade.
Melting snows reveal pre-dinosaur ecosystem in Italian Alps
A hiker noticed unusual patterns on a gray stone that resembled footprints.
Researchers find strong evidence for “Snowball Earth” theory
Study “presents the first physical evidence that Snowball Earth reached the heart of continents at the equator” says lead author Liam Courtney-Davies.
Self-heating concrete will make snow shovels obsolete
The self-heating concrete is the latest in an ongoing effort to create more environmentally responsive and resilient infrastructure, particularly in the northern regions of the US.
Upcoming extreme weather poses danger to Israelis
An early warning has been issued for flooding in the northern coastal plain and the central and southern coastal plains.
Luxury fragrance brand Jo Malone London launches a holiday edition
Luxury fragrance and lifestyle brand Jo Malone London launches a Christmas collection with a limited edition of enchanting scents and magical products, like Christmas lights.
Pain-based weather forecasts could influence actions, study shows
US study shows patients’ potentially altered behavior when it gets wet, cold or windy outdoors
