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Winter

Norwegian youth sit on the ground while spending time outdoors on a lake.

Norwegian outdoor living concept ‘friluftsliv’ could be valuable pandemic coping strategy

Lifestyle

Amid the coronavirus, socializing outside with friends and family has been a valuable way to stay connected with people. But as the weather cools in many parts of the US, it may be time for Americans to spend time outside in the cold.

Winter boots

What are the best snow boots to wear?

Technology
Fruit and vitamins

It’s 2016. Why is the common cold still so hard to avoid?

Health
The polar jet stream carries weather around the Northern Hemisphere. Climate researcher Jenifer Francis believes the rapidly warming Arctic is slowing and warping the jet stream, allowing Arctic air to spill farther south in some places.

How the warming Arctic might be behind Boston’s deep freeze

Science
Shabe Yalda

Join in on a winter celebration that helps keep the evil spirits away

Culture
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Refugee in Minnesota

How to walk on ice, and other essential winter-survival tips for newcomers to America

Education

Some refugees who’ve lived in warmer climates all their life, come to the US sporting flip flops and shorts. Part of their American orientation is learning how to stay warm and enjoy the winter weather in Minnesota.

So what if it’s cold? You’re in America. You’ll be fine!

Arts, Culture & Media

Sure it’s cold here, even record-breaking cold, but others around the world are dealing with cold, too. In India, Deepak Singh’s mother is facing an unusually chilly 42 degrees Fahrenheit.

Animals adopt varying techniques to get through long days of winter

Environment

Coping in the cold months of winter can often be a drag for humans. But for animals who hibernate or migrate they have developed strategies to get through the cold dark season.

The Place Where You Live

We hear about the peace of the South Dakota Prairie.

The World

BirdNote® Why Birds’ Feet Don’t Freeze

Birds have an unusual adaptation to cold weather that keeps their legs and feet toasty, even during the coldest of winters.

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