Jan. 6, 2015—As the year’s first blanket of snow coated the Washington, D.C. area today, giant panda Bao Bao at the Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park […]

The post Bao Bao’s First Snow Day appeared first on Smithsonian Insider.

Among the ecological effects of climate change are changes to the timing of natural events, such as flowering. To understand why these phenological changes affect reproduction, this study manipulated conditions in a spring herb to prompt premature flowering. This exposed the flowers to frost, and resulting damage caused dramatic reductions in plant reproduction, suggesting that climate change may threaten plant survival.

Satellite images taken over a 30-year period have shown that a French national park in the Alps has become greener with more vegetation, as snow cover disappears under a changing climate. These landscape changes have important implications for alpine biodiversity and ecosystem services, warn the scientists behind the study.

Finally, it appears that the networks' love affair with the Palin family is coming to a merciful end.

Beautiful photos show the desert in Yucca Valley, California, and Joshua Tree National Park covered in snow.

Waves of snowballs called "one of the most awesome natural events ever seen" by a firsthand witness.

Take off your equipment and run through some poses, right there on the snow, for a quick warm-down.

Physicist Kenneth Libbrecht, a leading expert on snowflake formation, is proud to have added scientific accuracy to Disney's hit animated musical.

The way snow dances around wind turbines is shedding light on the mysteries of how air turbulence behaves.

If it isn't covered in toxic foam, Bellandur Lake in Bangalore is catching fire. The residents have complained

After nearly 100 years, snowballs are legal in this town again thanks to one brave kid.

You're not imagining it when the world falls into a hush during a snowfall.

The prominent rift that opened up last in year in Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier has widened and filled with snow, according to NASA.

Scientists have found that a red-colored algae blooming on glaciers and ice reduces albedo and leads to more warmth on the already-melting ice.

Wearing snowshoes, artist Simon Beck carved intricate geometric designs into snowy landscapes.

In the wake of the big Northeast storm, here's a look at some of the smart all-wheel drive choices for getting you through snow and ice

Some snowy owls have left the tundra to winter in Detroit where they have less competition for food.

The severity of two big winter storms from 2010 are compared, stat by stat. Which one emerges as the true snow storm of the year?

A "perfect recipe" for snow hit the Pacific Northwest today, one meteorologist said, bringing nearly a winter's worth of snow to Seattle in a matter of hours.

Thanks to arctic air from the north and a dip in the jet stream, superstorm Sandy has gotten stronger and is now a snowstorm on top of a hurricane and post-trop

After sweeping through the Midwest the day after Christmas, a winter storm is expected to dump two feet of snow in the Northeast.

The blizzard that pounded the southern Plains states added to the snow the area received just days ago.

There are many different types of snow and various names for how wind and air temperature affect it. How many can you name?

In a push to save money and lives this winter, four U.S. states are dispatching smart snowplows.

East Coast folks: Stock up on munchies, get those prescriptions filled and get ready to hunker down for the next day or two.

The lauded structure is bustling with activity as a whopper of a winter storm approaches.

Tian Tian the giant panda from the Smithsonian National Zoo had a grand time rolling around in the snow dropped by Winter Storm Jonas.

They make for winter wonderlands, but snowstorms can be dangerous and disruptive events. We take a look at storms that hit the East Coast hard.

A UPS driver thought he saw something in the snow. Turns out it was a tiny, white puppy that had been abandoned.

You might hibernate when it snows, but your dog loves playing in a winter wonderland.

While parts of the country were still sweltering, the West was hit by a weekend snowfall.

A snowstorm in Sedona, Arizona, turned the place known for its red rocks into a winter wonderland.

From temperature to location, so many factors can impact snowfall.

A photographer in Montana filmed bubbles freezing in winter weather, and they resemble snow globes.

Video shows a dragon made of snow with fireworks coming out of it as a massive snowstorm moves through the northern U.S.

Hearing thunder during a snowstorm is uncommon. Here's what to expect if you witness the rare weather event.

Researchers at University College London find only 4 genes determine each nose shape.

Explore.org and the Owl Research Institute team up for a live cam that offers a rare glimpse of an arctic snow owl nest in Alaska.

Blood snow not only looks sinister, it contributes to a feedback loop that accelerates warming.

Also known as an 'ounce,' snow leopards are one of the most elusive mammals in the world.

These intricate, one-of-a-kind ice crystals form when precipitation falls through varying levels of humidity and temperatures in the air.

A new study examines how early animals might have endured the worst ice age in Earth's history.

From freshly fallen snow to ancient ice sheets, frozen water is often much livelier than it looks.

As snow bombards the U.S. this winter, MNN takes a look at how Mother Nature produces something so delicate and so dangerous.

It's the first big snowfall of the season and you're snowed in. Enjoy the snow! But first, follow these simple tips to make the day fun and safe for your family.

The aim of this guide is to provide an insight into the best locations around Snowdonia for landscape photography. Highlights for the photographer along this section include Ogwen, the Glyderau and Carneddau mountains and Capel Curig

Damian Sanders, one of the true pioneers of professional snowboarding, will soon release his revolutionary fitness product on Kickstarter, the XBAR.

The SkiFever & Snowboard Show starts this weekend!

After more than five years in the gaming industry, focused most on board and dice reinvented social games, Game.IO team made a decision for rebranding'