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Expert warns: "There's always a risk of being caught in an avalanche if you enter avalanche terrain"

There are three key things you need to pay attention to, the expert says.

The Vikings also used crampons to avoid slipping on ice

Crampons have been used in Norway for over 1,000 years. Espen Kutschera has tested Viking-era crampons.

How to cope with autumn: "Go outdoors when it's light and take breaks from looking at screens"

Psychologist encourages people to put down their screens and reclaim daydreaming.

How do frogs survive the winter?

The freezing temperatures can be lethal to frogs, but the cold actually has some advantages.

When ice becomes as thick as this, it could linger for months

The roads and sidewalks in Norway are covered with an extremely thick layer of ice. Why does this layer form, and what does it take for it to melt?

Nina lives in the coldest city in the world

“Here they use down jackets in spring,” researcher says.

A cold house can be harmful to your health

More people die in the winter than during summer. The elderly should keep at least one room in their house at 24 degrees or warmer, professor advises.

Why Norwegians look forward to long winter nights

Norwegians have found a way to celebrate the beauty of dark polar nights instead of dread them. One psychology student thinks the rest of the world can learn something from this mindset.

Declining winter sea ice near Greenland spells cooler climate for Europe

OPINION: Loss of winter sea ice around Greenland and Iceland is affecting ocean circulation there, and could lead to a cooler climate for western Europe.

Winter can be the ultimate chill-out

If you have reached the autumn of your years, watch out for winter! For reasons which are not wholly clear, from age 70 the odds of death in January or February are much higher than in the rest of the year.

The physics of cross-country skiing

You don’t need a science degree to grasp the physics of Nordic skiing. And even physics nerds need more glide when kicking forward on cross-country skis.