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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?
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.
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Cure Winter Blues With Light Therapy--Or The Beach
Psychiatrist Richard A. Friedman discusses several effective treatments for the winter blues.
Feb. 11, 2011
Cracking the Cool Science of Ice
Sure, it's just frozen water, but what IS ice really?
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.
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