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Boston has seen just one day so far this month where the average temperature was above the seasonal norm, daring me to ask — are you over the cold yet? Astronomical winter hasn’t even arrived (that ...

It’s time to bring in sensitive plants, prepare your pets and gas up your car. The big chill is coming this weekend. The polar vortex will spread from the North Pole into Canada and the Midwestern ...

A polar vortex is bringing another round of frigid, Arctic air to the Eastern United States. Temperatures across Tennessee are expected to drop into the low 20s and upper teens over the weekend. There ...

A polar vortex system is expected to bring two or more cold waves to Florida this week. Temperatures in North Florida could drop into the upper 20s, with a chance of frost or freeze. Central and South ...

Freezing cold air, snow, and ice can raise the risk of frostbite, hypothermia, falls, and heart or breathing problems. We’ve got expert advice to be prepared. Polar vortex systems will bring ...

The wall that keeps cold air contained in the Arctic is called the polar vortex. There's been a "displacement" in the polar vortex, which allows Arctic air to escape to the south. An "arctic frontal ...

The polar vortex has broken, and severe temperatures are set to dominate most of the country in the coming days. Temperatures in the 10s are forecast for much of the Northeast, and subzero ...

Three polar vortex systems are expected to bring frigid temperatures to several states in December. The first wave of Arctic air is anticipated this week, with two more to follow in the coming weeks.

Researchers at MIT have demonstrated that wedge-shaped vortex generators attached to a ship's hull can reduce drag by up to 7.5%, which reduces overall ship emissions and fuel expenses. The paper, ...