Feb 09 2011

Antarctic Drilling Plan Raises Concerns

The scientists used kerosene to keep a drilled hole open in the remote Antarctic Lake Vostok.

Feb 08 2011

Thundersnow: Ultimate Storm Recorded by NASA

Tag: Lightning,NASA,Satellites,Storms,WinterIrene Klotz @ 7:16 pm
A rare thundersnow event was recorded by NASA instruments, showing lightning traveled for 50 miles in low clouds.

Feb 01 2011

Sled Dog Massacre Under Investigation

Tag: Animal Cruelty,Animals,Dogs,Husky,Olympics,WinterDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 5:53 pm
Police investigate the killing of 100 husky dogs used to pull tourists during the 2010 Olympics.

Dec 31 2010

For New Year’s Resolution: Climate Change Perspective

Yes, it's cold. Yes, the planet is warming anyway. Yes, humans are responsible.

Dec 31 2010

For New Year’s Resolution: Climate Change Perspective

Yes, it's cold. Yes, the planet is warming anyway. Yes, humans are responsible.

Dec 27 2010

Blizzard Brings East Coast Travel to a Halt

Tag: Air Travel,Christmas,Driving,Holidays,Storms,Transportation,Wind,WinterDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 3:30 pm
A massive blizzard brought chaos to air, road and train transit.

Dec 22 2010

Cold Winters Driven By Global Warming

Europe's record snowfall and cold temperatures are the result of melting polar ice disrupting the Earth's weather patterns.

Dec 20 2010

Got the Winter Blues? Weather’s Effect on Mood Revealed

Tag: Exercise,Mental Health,Season,Summer,WinterLarry O'Hanlon @ 1:28 pm
As we near the shortest day of the year, scientists find that people fall into one of four categories when it comes to moods and weather.

Dec 02 2010

Another Extreme Winter?

The early-season cold snap across Europe is not a surprise - blame atmospheric circulation changes due to the warming Arctic.

Nov 18 2010

Inside the Cold Winter ‘Paradox’

How can global warming lead to colder winters in the Northern Hemisphere?

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