Ice core records show melt days like these have happened only a handful of times in the past 1,000 years. But, with the advent of human-caused climate change, the chances of these full-scale melt ...

What are snow drifts and does salt melt ice? Facts and safety advice as grit is spread on roads Snow drifts will settle in many parts of the country - make sure you stay safe. Comments.

The South Washington Watershed District bought about 500 bags of chicken grit, ... “While salt is a chemical reaction making the ice melt, grit is instead creating traction,” Tekiela said.

A melting ice patch in Norway has revealed the remnants of dozens of arrows and other artifacts, some dating to the Stone Age, Chris Baraniuk reports for New Scientist.