The planet’s red color comes from a water-containing mineral called ferrihydrite, which probably required cold surface waters to form, researchers report February 25 in Nature Communications.

A bitter blast of Arctic air – which is related to the polar vortex – is roaring south across the central U.S. Tuesday, bringing with it record-cold temperatures and "dangerously" low wind chills.

Cold, dark and distant, it was named after the Roman god of the underworld. In Greek mythology, the corresponding god is Hades. The planet's existence had first been suspected more than 30 years ...

DAYS OR THIS WEEKEND. SEAN. BUT ONE MORE DAY OF THIS RELIEF IS IN SIGHT SOON, BUT STILL NOT WITHOUT ONE MORE BITTERLY COLD MORNING HERE ON FRIDAY, AS WE HAVE THAT COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT ...

The Arctic is heating up to four times faster than the rest of the planet. As its temperatures rise, they weaken the atmospheric currents that contain its cold weather to high latitudes.

Recovering from a cold may seem straightforward, but the process is more complex than simply feeling better. While symptoms like congestion, fatigue, and coughing may ease, your body still ...

Now researchers at Japan’s Osaka University have uncovered the physiological mechanism behind Belgica antarctica’s mastery of the cold — one that’s never ... questions about the universe and our home ...

Dangerously cold conditions will impact over 60 million Americans between Wednesday and the weekend spanning a large swath of the US and setting the stage for widespread disruptions from a winter ...

Dog breeds with thick coats, like huskies and Samoyeds, tolerate cold better than short-haired breeds. Many dogs will jump at the chance to go for a walk, regardless of the weather. But just how ...

Another cold day today with enough wind to create cold wind chills, but not as severe as Tuesday. The ocean storm just misses our area tomorrow night, but some upper level energy will generate a ...

Like acne, a cold sore outbreak can be a frustrating dilemma that makes everyday activities (like eating, drinking and talking) cumbersome. Thankfully, the best products can help eliminate some ...