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

Ever wondered why winter mornings are so foggy? Science explains how cold air, moisture, and calm winds combine to turn water vapour into magical, misty fog near the ground.

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

New research shows that regular exercise can help maintain Vitamin D levels during the darker months. The sun may be shining now, and our vitamin D levels are getting a natural boost but it wasn't ...

A new commentary published in Nature Communications by Dr James Bradley, Reader in Environmental Science at Queen Mary University of London, and his team reveals a dramatic and concerning shift in the ...

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 ...