Climate change has put the prospect of an actual new edition of the Netherlands' iconic Elfstedentocht skating race over ...

URUMQI -- Chinese researchers have identified the molecular mechanisms behind the cold tolerance of Syntrichia caninervis, a desert moss that could play a role in future Mars terraforming efforts.

Meteorologists agree that dangerous temperatures, as cold as -20 to -30 degrees in Chicago, are in the forecast. They're not yet sure how bad the brewing storm will be — some models signal a ...

The current weather pattern bringing in cold winds, coupled with thick cloud caused by low pressure from the North Sea, is causing the chilly weather. On the weekend, temperatures fell to -8.6C in ...

More information: Wenwan Bai et al, ScDREBA5 Enhances Cold Tolerance by Regulating Photosynthetic and Antioxidant Genes in the Desert Moss Syntrichia caninervis, Plant, Cell & Environment (2024).

However, if someone is exposed to extremely cold temperatures, the body may not be able to produce heat as fast as it loses it, causing a person's core body temperature to plummet. If an ...

Even people with normal, healthy lungs can experience cold-like symptoms like coughing or shortness of breath in cold weather, Dr. Chidinma Nwakanma of Penn Medicine recently told CBS News ...

They inhabit all the deserts around the globe, from Australia's outback to the vast arid territories of North America's Southwest. Unlike mammals, snakes are cold-blooded and don't need much water ...

Colds typically go away on their own without treatment. However, you should consider seeing a healthcare provider for a cold if you have more serious symptoms like ear pain, high fever ...