The next Winter Olympics are still a year away, but spectators in Breckenridge, Colorado, were recently able to follow along with another epic cold weather competition to tide them over. Twelve teams from around the globe converged for the 2025 International Snow Sculpture Championships, putting their skills to the test in a race for the […]
Surrounded by jungle-like forests, picturesque waterways, and turquoise-green coastlines is a place that looks a lot like the lush tropical settings of the Jurassic Park films. Hat Head, in the Australian state of New South Wales, is a quiet beachside community that offers adventure at every turn. One could imagine the quiet beach town, located
This article was written by Julie Pollock, an assistant professor of chemistry at the University of Richmond, for The Conversation — a nonprofit news organization dedicated to sharing the knowledge of researchers and scientists, under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. Brrr … it’s cold out there! Children are flocking to the
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This article was written by Laura Russo, an assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Tennessee, for The Conversation — a nonprofit news organization dedicated to sharing the knowledge of researchers and scientists, under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. In order to reproduce, most flowering plants rely
The city of Chicago kicked off 2025 with a bang by delivering on a promise that took years to achieve: As of Jan. 1, all city-owned buildings are 100% powered by renewable energy. “Chicago is committed to taking bold steps as the world faces climate crises,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a statement. “With this
For sporty snow bunnies, skiing is one of winter’s great joys, but the cold weather recreation isn’t without risk. Not only does it take some serious skill to careen down a mountain on two runners — or one, if you’re a snowboarder — you’re also up against the elements. Though they’re luckily rare occurrences at
Winter’s harsh weather conditions famously send certain animals, like black and grizzly bears, running for the hills — and into their dens, more specifically, where their renowned ability to sleep for months on end helps them avoid the cold altogether. But during the most frigid months of the year, other animals are actually living their
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Time to bust out the fuzzy slippers and stock up on hot chocolate fixins’, winter is just around the corner. And since it’s the season for spending time indoors, you’ll also want to make sure your home is set up to keep you cozy through the cold months. Winterizing your place isn’t just about staying
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On any given day in Monrovia, California — outside of winter, perhaps — residents may catch a glimpse of black bears, rabbits, coyotes, deer, and even the occasional mountain lion ambling about in their backyards or front gardens. The city, located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, is the ideal location to set
In a profound marriage of art and nature, a Vincent Van Gogh-inspired retreat in the Balkans is set to start welcoming visitors next spring. The dazzling landscape is the pet project of Halim Zukic, who planted 130,000 herb bushes in various shades to emulate those iconic celestial swirls in the artist’s 1889 painting “The Starry
