Inland Iglu lets you build an “igloo” out of garden-hose water

The igloo is an ingenious form of winter shelter, but building one in the traditional fashion definitely takes some skill – and a lot of snow. That’s where the Inland Iglu comes in, as it allows users to build an approximation of an igloo using their g… Continue reading Inland Iglu lets you build an “igloo” out of garden-hose water

Asphalt additive could continuously keep roads ice-free

Ice on roads isn’t a good thing, but neither are the eco-unfriendly chloride-based salts used to melt it. Scientists have developed a greener and more effective alternative, however, that could be mixed right into the asphalt and remain active for year… Continue reading Asphalt additive could continuously keep roads ice-free

Bizarre new form of ice might be “true glassy state” of water

Ice and water might not seem very exciting to most of us, but they’re actually super strange from a scientific standpoint. Researchers have now discovered a brand new type of ice that’s described as being a true “snapshot” of water, and may be found on… Continue reading Bizarre new form of ice might be “true glassy state” of water

Bizarre new form of ice might be “true glassy state” of water

Ice and water might not seem very exciting to most of us, but they’re actually super strange from a scientific standpoint. Researchers have now discovered a brand new type of ice that’s described as being a true “snapshot” of water, and may be found on… Continue reading Bizarre new form of ice might be “true glassy state” of water

Sweden’s 33rd annual Icehotel showcases incredible frozen art

In most hotels, if the temperature dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) inside the room, there would be complaints made to the front desk, but that’s the whole point of the Icehotel in northern Sweden. The annual attraction is now open and offers a chilly experien… Continue reading Sweden’s 33rd annual Icehotel showcases incredible frozen art

Ice Straw fights plastic problem and keeps drinks cool at the same time

Plastic straws have become the poster child of waste lately, and most alternatives have their own issues. Now, a start-up called The Ice Guys is crowdfunding an intriguing solution that fights the plastic straw boogeyman and keeps your drinks cool at t… Continue reading Ice Straw fights plastic problem and keeps drinks cool at the same time

Strongest Arctic cyclone on record wreaks havoc on vulnerable sea ice

In addition to rising air temperatures and warming waters, Arctic sea ice also has hostile weather conditions to contend with, and new analysis of an extreme event earlier this year suggests it may be more vulnerable to these than we thought. Scientist… Continue reading Strongest Arctic cyclone on record wreaks havoc on vulnerable sea ice