Climate change is warping the seasons

A new series will investigate what’s happening to nature’s calendar.

Jack Marley, Environment + Energy Editor, UK edition • conversation
March 6, 2024 ~7 min

Plants are flowering earlier than ever – here’s how they sense the seasons

And are flowering earlier as a result of the climate crisis.

Paul Ashton, Head of Biology, Edge Hill University • conversation
Feb. 29, 2024 ~7 min


Three ways climate change is pushing butterflies and moths to their limits

Climate change puts pressure on British butterflies and moths - sometimes pushing them to the edges of their geographical range or shifting the timing of their life cycle so they can’t feed.

Elizabeth Duncan, Associate Professor of Zoology, University of Leeds • conversation
Feb. 29, 2024 ~8 min

Why does a leap year have 366 days?

Humans have synced their calendars to the sun and moon for centuries, but every so often, these systems need a little correction.

Bhagya Subrayan, PhD Student in Physics and Astronomy, Purdue University • conversation
Feb. 19, 2024 ~6 min

Tips to cope with seasonal affective disorder this winter

Winter often comes with mental health challenges. Experts have tips on winter wellness and how to make it through a few more cold months.

Courtney Perrett - U. Missouri • futurity
Feb. 16, 2024 ~3 min

Earth isn't the only planet with seasons, but they can look wildly different on other worlds

You might hate winter, but at least you know what to expect every year. Other planets have wobbly axes that lead to wild, unpredictable seasons.

Gongjie Li, Assistant Professor of Physics, Georgia Institute of Technology • conversation
Jan. 10, 2024 ~8 min

'Tis the Season!

VOA Learning English • voa
Dec. 23, 2023 ~5 min

Winter brings more than just ugly sweaters – here's how the season can affect your mind and behavior

Some of winter’s effects have been tied to cultural norms and practices, while others likely reflect our bodies’ innate biological responses to shorter days and colder weather.

Ian Hohm, Graduate Student of Psychology, University of British Columbia • conversation
Dec. 14, 2023 ~8 min


How to protect yourself from cyber-scammers over the festive period

Cyber-scams tend to ramp up at this time of year, with criminals and scammers eager to exploit people’s generosity and excitement.

Rachael Medhurst, Course Leader and Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security NCSA, University of South Wales • conversation
Dec. 8, 2023 ~7 min

SAD lamps: do they work? Experts explain how they help the winter blues

SAD is a debilitating condition affecting many people, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Claire Hutchinson, Professor of Experimental Psychology, University of the West of Scotland • conversation
Nov. 21, 2023 ~6 min

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