It’s really, really cold again – as the US shivers through at least the eighth blast of air from the Arctic this winter. Here ...

This experiment showed that the ice adhesion of unwashed polar bear fur is exceptionally low. While the often-accepted ...

The Polar Institute's "What We're Reading" staff book reviews offer reflections on books that have contributed to our ...

The easy answer is a deep southward dip in the polar jet stream that typically rings the globe at higher latitudes but is known to create havoc when it wobbles out of its normal circular pattern.

Snow will hit the UK on Valentine’s Day with chilly temperatures and wintery conditions forecast. Latest maps from WXCHARTS show that at midnight on February 14, snow will hit most of Wales ...

And if the polar vortex is to blame. First, a quick refresher on the polar vortex. The polar vortex is a region of very strong winds that form a circle around the North Pole. The vortex is located ...

THE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS YOU RAISE AND DONATE FOR THE POLAR BEAR PLUNGE ACCOUNT FOR OVER 40% OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS MARYLAND, HELPING ATHLETES PLAY WITHOUT HAVING TO PAY.

The plunge was a benefit for the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s special needs swim lesson programs, helping the city offer free or reduced prices to families in need. Here’s a ...

People will be freezin for a reason this weekend at Montage Mountain Resorts. The Northeast Polar Plunge is in its second year and hundreds of people will jump into this pool. "We have EJ the DJ ...

Keim says this blast of cold air likely came from the Arctic as part of the “polar vortex.” The “polar vortex” is an area of cold air and low pressure that always exists around the Earth ...

A multitude of factors are at play when it comes to fostering growth in non-alcoholic spirits – from price and availability, both on- and off-premise, to branding and the increasing consumer interest ...

Extreme cold and snow smacked the Gulf Coast states this week, but the polar vortex may not be to blame. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET.