Polar bears have a built-in defense against ice — greasy fur. A team of scientists has discovered that their fur is coated in ...

January has brought sightings of a unique phenomenon called ‘hair ice’ to parts of Western Washington. One of those places is Vashon Island. Maria Metler is the co-executive director and education ...

One of Moscow's nuclear icebreakers has sustained significant damage after colliding with a cargo ship in the Kara Sea.

Another Arctic blast is on its way to North Texas, the cold is starting to get old for many. But experts are reminding people to stay vigilant.

A woman takes a photo inside a cave at Minnesota's Ice Castles at The Minnesota State Fair Grounds in Falcon Heights on Sunday. (Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune) ...

At 1.2-million-years-old, a newly uncovered Antarctic ice core represents the oldest known ice on the planet. The 1.7 mile-long ice core was recovered from over 9,000 feet (2,800 meters ...

A dry cough can have many causes, from allergies to viruses. Home remedies and medications may help provide relief. Drinking plenty of water and avoiding allergens or environmental irritants can ...

If you’re considering a drink-free lifestyle, Dry January is a great place to start. The health benefits of the challenge (which involves going alcohol-free for the first month of the year) abound.

Humans were made to handle stress, but not quite this much ...

Experts are concerned about a potential pitfall of Dry January, saying it could cause unhealthy withdrawal symptoms in participants who may not realize they have a drinking problem. “Events like ...

For many people, that means diving into Dry January by vowing to give up alcohol for the month. And now there are some new tools that can help, whether you want to cut out or just cut back on the ...

As millions of people embark on Dry January, where they give up alcohol for a month, Dr Peter Rice, chair of the Institute of Alcohol Studies, says: “Alcohol profoundly affects the brain ...