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Oct. 19, 2012

Winter Weather Predictions -- Science or Folklore?

The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts winter weather months in advance. But how scientific are those predictions? And are NOAA and Accuweather any better at the art of seasonal forecasting?

winter weather, long term forecast, almanac weather, poor richard's almanac, seasonal forecast, old farmer's almanac

Jan. 06, 2012

Winter Wonderland? Wonder No Longer

A panel of experts discusses the different scientific phenomena that combine to make up the winter season.

winter, snow, ice, astronomy, ecology, nature

Nov. 11, 2011

Cure Winter Blues With Light Therapy--Or The Beach

Psychiatrist Richard A. Friedman discusses several effective treatments for the winter blues.

seasonal affective disorder, sad, lightboxes, light therapy, depression

Feb. 11, 2011

Cracking the Cool Science of Ice

Sure, it's just frozen water, but what IS ice really?

ice, water, winter

Jan. 28, 2011

Two Cold Winters Don't Make A Climate Trend

Atmospheric scientist John Wallace says he's cautious to link weird weather to global warming.

arctic, winter, weather, temperatures, global warming, climate change

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