The science behind the storm is an active area of study. Most of the US is bracing for a prolonged stretch of frigid weather and a massive winter storm that could wreak havoc on roads and power grids ...

Modern winter jackets are also a testament to centuries-old physics and cutting-edge materials science.

One simple reason stars look brighter in winter is that the nights are much longer. When the Sun sets earlier, we have more ...

Winter means a lot of indoor time, and I've learned that science experiments are a lifesaver on those long, cold days. The best part? You don't need anything fancy. Baking soda, vinegar, food ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From stopping wind to reflecting your own body heat, AccuWeather's Ali Reid explains how modern winter jackets actually keep you ...

Marguerite Xenopoulos receives funding from Canada Research Chairs and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council. Michael R. Twiss is affiliated with the International Association for ...