The science behind the storm is an active area of study. Most of the US is bracing for a prolonged stretch of frigid weather and a massive winter storm that could wreak havoc on roads and power grids ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...