The winter months are tough for anyone who doesn't enjoy the cold; short days and bitter temperatures don't exactly make for paradise. But for those stuck inside—or worse, outside shoveling—having the ...

The throes of winter have a curious way of smothering our spirits while rousing our need to stir, to be out in the world. The result? We’re incapable of doing what we’re meant to do: live a ...

In a fascinating discovery, scientists have found that fruit flies adapt their internal biological clocks to survive winter ...

Their feathers, roosting behaviors and adaptability help birds survive the cold, “nature’s proving ground.” By Margaret Roach Winter mornings begin at David Sibley’s Deerfield, Mass., household as ...

Many people who live in the northern part of the world suffer extended periods of darkness this time of the year—and often the winter blues. But there are things you can do to boost your health and ...

This summer was a welcome respite from the long months indoors closed off from so many faces that I love. It was deeply gratifying to have friends over for outdoor dinners and drinks on the porch.

Researchers found drier winters impact the likelihood of Kirtland’s warblers surviving migration and their ability to survive the breeding season. Credit: Nathan W. Cooper, Smithsonian’s National Zoo ...