For two weeks last spring, students and professors from Vermont State University collected cores of snow, sea ice and permafrost to uncover more about what's hidden beneath the surface.

You'd think there's nothing surprising left to discover about water. After all, researchers have been studying its properties for centuries.

Scientists have for the first time recorded complicated structures in ice formed by freezing liquid water at the nanoscale.

Recent snow above 11,000 feet in many parts of the Rocky Mountains will partly melt, but high elevation hikes are unlikely to ...

About a year and a half ago, I got a text along with a photo from former student and friend Mark Simon. I didn’t recognize ...

Picture flat white snow as far as the horizon. No trees, no rolling mountains. Just an endless scene of ice and frozen earth, underneath an illuminated sky with the sun high in the air, regardless of ...

"Atmospheric rivers" are large-scale extreme weather systems that are making headlines more frequently. When viewed in ...

Matías Augusto Travizano, 45, reached the 14,179‑foot summit by hiking the Clear Creek Trail, a non‑technical route often ...

Looking for the best time of year to plan a trip to Quebec City? Here are some of the ideal times to build a visit around.

According to climate scientists, record levels of Arctic ice in 2025 could increase cold spells in the United States and ...

Earth’s water cycle is becoming harder to predict as the climate changes, UN scientists have warned. Last year was the sixth ...

Enjoy our annual celebration of outstanding bird visuals—now featuring new prizes and winners from across the Western ...