While it might feel nice to have an unusual warm weekend in January, it can be very problematic for the plants in your garden ...

Western North Carolina is in for some frigid temperatures soon. Here's the best temperature to set your thermostat to and how ...

One minute your garden is basking in gentle sunshine, and the next it’s bracing for a cold snap that feels like it came out ...

If you live in a temperate or colder climate, you’re likely all too familiar with chilly weather. Drafty windows, insufficient home heating, and working outside can all contribute to body aches, cold ...

When you’re feeling sick and wondering whether to go to work or school, the thermometer often has the final verdict. Most people have been taught a body temperature of 98.6 Fahrenheit is normal, while ...

Normal body temperatures vary, but if your temperature is 96 and you feel sick, there might be something else going on. You may feel ill and take your temperature, assuming you have a fever. Instead, ...

Right now, the temperature of the Earth is pretty much perfect for humans, at around 13.9 degrees Celsius, or 57 degrees Fahrenheit. Yes, that is much lower than "room temperature," which is around 20 ...

Japanese scientists unveil a catalyst that turns CO₂ into liquid methanol at room temperature with 100% efficiency.

Here’s why we appear to be getting cooler, and what that could mean when it comes to fevers. By Dana G. Smith Over the past few decades, evidence has been mounting that the average human body ...

A person can take a child’s temperature in several ways. The most effective method depends on the age of the child. An accurate temperature reading can help parents and caregivers assess their child’s ...

The U.S. Department of Energy says there's a magic number for optimal for home heating and energy savings in the winter.

Anxious for your pasta water to reach a boiling point? You’re probably tired of hearing "a watched pot never boils." That’s why instead we have the hard facts for you on the science behind the ...