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Scientists discovered that hibernating queen bumblebees can breathe underwater for at least a week when winter floods fill their burrows. This remarkable ability helps them survive until spring despite increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.
Gardeners are placing tennis balls around their yards to give birds and hedgehogs traction on icy surfaces. This simple trick is helping wildlife safely forage for food during harsh winter conditions.
Three years after a deadly winter storm left millions without power, Texas's electric grid just passed its first major cold weather test. Upgrades and new battery systems kept the lights on for nearly all Texans during this weekend's freeze.
Winston Tang, 19, is making history as Guinea-Bissau's first Winter Olympics athlete, competing in slalom at the Milano-Cortina Games. The Utah-born skier is following his father's Olympic legacy while opening doors for future African winter sports athletes.
Great Britain just made history at the Winter Olympics, winning three gold medals for the first time ever. The breakthrough marks a turning point for a nation that's never been known for winter sports dominance.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics has shattered viewing records and welcomed first-time medal winners at its halfway mark. Brazil just claimed its first-ever Winter Olympic medal while global audiences double previous Games' engagement.
British skier Zoe Atkin won bronze in halfpipe at the 2025 Winter Olympics, matching her sister Izzy's bronze from eight years earlier. The siblings became the first British brother-sister duo to win Winter Olympic medals in over a century.
The 25th Winter Olympics kicks off this week across Italy, bringing together 3,500 athletes for the most geographically spread-out Winter Games in history. The opening ceremony breaks tradition by celebrating across multiple cities, creating an unprecedented Olympic experience.
Despite knowing some donated blankets get resold, the South African Red Cross Society continues its annual winter drive to protect Bloemfontein's homeless from freezing temperatures. Their compassion shows understanding that survival on the streets is complicated.
Eight African nations are sending 13 athletes to the Winter Olympics in Italy this week, continuing a pioneering tradition that started in 1960. Benin and Guinea-Bissau are making their debut while Madagascar's Mialitiana Clerc becomes the first African woman to compete in three Winter Games.
After being buried in an avalanche for 10 minutes and competing for 14 years, Spanish snowboarder Núria Castán gets her shot at Olympic glory. The IOC just added freeride to the 2030 Winter Games, opening a door she never thought would exist.
A dog named Rocky survived more than six weeks alone in Colorado's mountains during winter, losing half his body weight before a rescue group reunited him with his owner. The recovery marked the longest successful search for Summit Lost Pet Rescue, which has a 99% success rate.
Winter trails offer stunning beauty, but shorter days and icy conditions require smart preparation. Outdoor experts share essential safety tips that let hikers safely enjoy snow-covered landscapes.
Australia just had its best Winter Olympics ever, winning six medals including three golds in Milano Cortina. Athletes turned heartbreak into triumph on the snow, rewriting the record books for a nation better known for beaches than mountains.
An Indigenous Australian snowboarder will break barriers at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, becoming the first Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander athlete to compete in the Winter Paralympic Games. --- ##
While airports across Europe grind to a halt in winter weather, Finland's Arctic airports keep planes flying safely in extreme cold. Here's how they turn winter chaos into seamless operations.
Australia has already secured five medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, including a historic three golds. With a week of competition still ahead, this is shaping up to be the nation's best Winter Games performance ever.
Seven in ten cancer patients now survive at least five years after diagnosis, a stunning achievement that reflects two decades of medical innovation. Survival rates have jumped across nearly every cancer type, turning once-grim diagnoses into real fighting chances.
The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics delivered unforgettable moments, from Brazil's first-ever Winter Games medal to a Norwegian skier winning six golds. Athletes from around the globe turned Italy's snowy slopes into a stage for historic achievements.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games kicked off March 6, celebrating 50 years since the first Winter Paralympics. Over 600 athletes from 55 nations are competing across six sports in Italy's stunning mountain venues.
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