Conventional wisdom is that ice is slippery because it has a thin layer of water on top, but new research suggests something ...

When you step onto an icy sidewalk or push off on skis, the surface can seem to vanish beneath you. For more than a century, scientists have debated why ice stays slippery, even well below freezing.

The reason we can glide gracefully across an ice rink is because the surface of the ice is covered with a thin film of water. Scientists believe that this lubricating liquid layer makes the ice ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The holiday spirit was in the air at Canalside Friday night. The Ice at Canalside is officially open for the season and people of all ages experienced the sights and sounds of ...

Most people don’t wear crampons to the office, or keep trekking poles at their desk. But in some areas of Yakima, mountaineering gear might be a smart idea, given the compacted snow that’s turned ...

With this weekend's snow storm on the way, you also need to keep an eye out for ice - especially while walking on driveways and sidewalks. Winter boots can protect you from the snow, but no amount of ...