Snow Algae Flourish in High-Elevation Ice Spires, an Unlikely Oasis for Life

Medicine & Technology Jul 09, 2019

The researchers established the presence of Chlamydomonas and Chloromonas, algal species, in the ice, the first documentation of snow algae or any other life forms in the Penitentes

Scientists Discovered Three New Sub-Species Of Snow Leopard

May 13, 2017

The new members added to the family of Panthera uncia or snow leopard. It's been thought that the species is monotypic, but the recent study on snow leopard from different habitat reveal the existence of three different sub-species.

Are Snowflakes Really Uniquely Patterned? Know How These Tiny Ice Crystals Are Formed

May 11, 2017

Can a snowflake have a twin? How do they really form their unique shapes? Find the answers here.

From Drought To Flood, California Swings Between Extreme Weathers

Apr 14, 2017

Environmentalists believe California’s extreme Drought to Deluge shift rings warning bells

Experts Warned: Melting Snow Releases Toxic, Carcinogenic Pollutants

Apr 06, 2017

Snow takes up airborne pollutants from the atmosphere from the exhaust gasses and alters its concentrations to different nanoparticles as the conditions get warmer and the snow begins to melt.

Arctic Winter Ice Reaches All Time Low

Mar 14, 2015

While much of the northeastern and central United States froze to death this snowy winter, the cold chill didn't extend to the north as scientists have discovered that the winter ice levels are at record lows.

Wintry Weather Brings Delays for Travelers Heading Home for Turkey Day

Nov 27, 2014

If you were expecting your relatives to arrive this morning on the Red-Eye, you may have been disappointed to hear that just like your relatives, you’ll likely be stuck at the airport most of this Turkey Day. As it happens, winter has set in this Thanksgiving, and while it’s a bit early for snow and storms of this magnitude, America has seen hundreds of delays today when airports are at their peaks.

The Story Behind 100-Year-Old Journal Found In Antarctica

Oct 27, 2014

In Antarctica, much of life and history is swept away or covered completely by ice and snow. Even in the face of unending change, the surface appears timeless and constant, even though it sets the stage for some of the most tragic stories south of the equator.