The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has started pretreating roads ahead of the potential ice overnight. It’s still the middle of ...

I decided to drive over to Griffy Lake and hike some of the nature trails there. The Griffy Lake area covers 1,200 acres ...

When polar regions melt, the vaults are thrown open – “ancient water, carbon, and microbial life return to the surface to shape and change the world.” ...

A storm system is expected to sweep through the Great Lakes late Wednesday, bringing a wintry mix and a chance of widespread ...

At the risk of pouring more salt into the wound of our long and wicked winter weather, Ottawa is the Canadian road salt ...

Anyone who lives in a colder climate is all too familiar with preparing for winter storms. From heated outdoor mats to the ...

An international team of Earth and environmental scientists has found evidence that the Ronne Ice Shelf in the West Antarctic ...

Jan. 16, 2025 — 4,900 years ago, a Neolithic people on the Danish island Bornholm sacrificed hundreds of stones engraved with sun and field motifs. Archaeologists and climate scientists can now ...

Capillary ice, a rare winter phenomenon formed by Exidiopsis effusa fungi, amazed a hiker during a walk in freezing January.

The gradual melt of snow ensures a steady supply of water throughout the spring and summer, reducing the risk of drought and ...

Self-heating concrete is more resilient to the cycles of freezing and thawing that create potholes and damage roads, said ...

As winter approaches, keeping walkways clear and safe becomes a priority. For pet owners, this task comes with added responsibilities—ensuring the ice melt yo ...