What exactly do you mean when you say temperatures are below or above normal? Please define “normal.” In meteorology, a normal temperature at a specific location is the temperature obtained by ...

For decades, 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit has been the widely accepted “normal” average temperature for the human body. But new research adds to the growing body of evidence that humans actually run a bit ...

For seemingly forever, we’ve been told 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit is the standard for a normal body temperature. However, recent studies suggest that the number may be outdated. According to research, ...

Just a quick glance at the new U.S. Climate Normals maps published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on Tuesday is enough for most climate scientists to say, "I told you so ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. An Arctic blast hitting the central and eastern U.S. in early January 2025 ...