In 2015, a terrifying image of a “horribly thin” polar bear took the world by storm - sparking conversation on how human-driven climate change was pushing the species toward extinction. While there ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Extreme cold temperatures can cause pipes to freeze — and burst. (Image via Getty Images) (jhorrocks via Getty Images) It's polar ...

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A potentially major snow storm this weekend could give way to a blast of Arctic air for the second consecutive week. The next polar vortex impact is expected to follow a storm that could dump 6 inches ...

Polar vortexes are a year-round phenomenon. But Chicago-area residents only notice them when they collapse, experts say. That’s what’s happening starting Thursday when dangerously frigid air from ...

A novel type of three-dimensional (3D) polar topological structure, termed the "polar chiral bobber," has been discovered in ...

The polar vortex is sending arctic blasts and chilly temperatures to most of the United States, and states from Texas to Oklahoma could see snow, sleet and ice. As of Wednesday, Jan. 21, millions of ...

Despite being notorious for bringing brutal cold and dangerous wind chills, the polar vortex has a surprising upside. Discover how it can lead to clearer skies, fewer storms, and ideal conditions for ...

People who interact with chatbots for emotional support or other personal reasons are likelier to report symptoms of depression or anxiety, a new study finds. The researchers from Mass General Brigham ...