Temperatures

Climate Change Beliefs Tied to Politics and Temperature

February 1, 2013, 7:00 am

Americans are deeply polarized in their beliefs about climate change, but researchers found that Independents’ opinions are guided largely by temperature.

Gas Atoms Cooled Below Absolute Zero

January 9, 2013, 3:30 pm

German researchers have generated “negative temperatures” they say are hotter than infinity, with applications for over 100-percent efficient engines, and insights into dark energy.

Orange Juice Prices Soar

January 11, 2012, 6:16 pm

Across global markets, the price of orange juice has soared to record heights, with traders saying there are safety concerns regarding juice from Brazil, which is the [...]

Massive Heat Wave Smothers New York City

July 21, 2011, 9:00 pm

Temperatures could reach the hundreds in New York City over the next week. City officials are setting up hydration stations around high traffic areas to help citizens keep cool.

Q&A: How Do You Beat the Heat?

July 6, 2010, 9:32 pm

With the temperature hitting 99 degrees Monday, New Yorkers shared different ways of bearing the heat over the long holiday weekend.

Grandmother’s Advice: Winter Skin Care

January 30, 2010, 6:41 pm

Cold weather affects skin, which loses the shine it has in warmer temperatures. Skin doesn’t have defenses against wind and low temperatures.

Florida Citrus Escapes Worst, Freeze Worries Remain

January 10, 2010, 11:58 am

Florida’s citrus crop again escaped widespread, catastrophic damage from overnight freezing temperatures.

Parents, Activists Outraged by Burning-Hot Playgrounds

July 21, 2008, 6:36 pm

Children have been burned on playgrounds that can reach extraordinarily high temperatures.