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Why do we paint tree trunks white?
You might find it confusing to see healthy trees along the street suddenly painted white from branch to branch. But there's a reason for that.
Winter
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These images depict the harshness of the Russian winter, yet they are incredibly beautiful.
The northern winters are chilling, but if you get to experience winter in Russia, you'll definitely feel lucky.
Environment
China, South Korea face extreme winter
In many areas, temperatures dropped to 12-16 degrees Celsius while strong winds and heavy snow continued to fall.
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The Unbelievable Truth About Winter on Mars
Mars can experience winter temperatures as low as -123 degrees Celsius, has two types of snow with square snowflakes, and has many strange shapes on the surface when the…
Environment
The 'culprit' of the current cold spells in China
The cause of the bitter cold air sweeping into China this month, setting a seasonal low temperature record, may stem from a weakening polar vortex.
Space science
Cold Moon Rises with Jupiter This Weekend
The Cold Moon is the last full moon of the 2024 calendar year and will rise higher in the night sky than any other full moon, nestled next to Jupiter.
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What is the winter solstice?
The winter solstice is the day of the longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere, and the shortest night in the southern hemisphere.
1001 mystery
Mysterious blue rock gives scientists a headache
Scientists have been at a near standstill in deciphering this blue rock for many years.
Animal world
Reindeer can change eye color to 'match' the long winter months
According to scientists, reindeer
Animal world
Unique techniques help animals 'survive' through winter
Digging burrows in the ground, hibernating and breathing underwater, or huddling together to keep warm... are some
Environment
How to explain the strange ice circle that rotates like a time-travel door?
In winter, rivers and lakes can freeze - this is not uncommon.
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The red fox kept jumping headfirst into the thick and mysterious snow behind.
During winter, finding food becomes extremely difficult for red foxes in North America.
Environment
An Asian city appears in 'season 5'
Lahore, Pakistan, is always alive with life at night. But this winter's record-breaking air pollution has disrupted the city's rhythm.
Environment
What is the tropical convergence zone? Is Vietnam affected by the tropical convergence zone?
The tropical convergence zone is a band of bad weather, formed by the convergence of trade winds from the two hemispheres.
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Unique method of preserving fresh grapes for up to 6 months by Afghans
Gangina is a traditional method of keeping grapes and other fruits fresh for several months, by keeping them in sealed containers made of wet soil.