Scientists are solving the mystery of when diverged from their closest relative–the brown bear. By Laura Baisas Published Sep 15, 2024 8:00 PM EDT Deposit Photos Get the Popular Science daily ...

The world’s polar bear population is projected to decline by two-thirds by 2050. A new study from the University of East Anglia suggests that polar bears are undergoing rapid genetic changes, and ...

Cross-polar flow describes a unique meteorological setup most common during the winter. This is often responsible for many of the intense Arctic outbreaks that occur in the U.S. each decade. For cross ...

The polar vortex has broken, and severe temperatures are set to dominate most of the country in the coming days. Temperatures in the 10s are forecast for much of the Northeast, and subzero ...

It seems like you cannot mention cold weather in the fall and winter without coming across the phrase “polar vortex.” Meteorologists often refer to this weather element as a potential culprit behind ...

The weeks after Thanksgiving might just be a tease for some intense Arctic cold that could arrive later in December. So, cold weather lovers — your time appears to be approaching. And snow lovers, the ...

Does your digital calendar spark joy? If not, do away with the Tetris wall of tasks and to-dos, and make space for the real you It started with friends’ birthdays and “very important” meetings. And ...

It started with friends’ birthdays and “very important” meetings. And now look at us — scheduling everything in our online calendars. Morning moka-pot rituals labelled orange, journaling sessions in ...

The polar vortex is weakening, which means New England is in for a colder than usual December, with episodic cold snaps. Every year around this time, that phrase — “polar vortex” — starts to buzz ...