A look at navigating a slippery, wet line, highlighting balance, focus, and the skill needed to tackle challenging conditions ...

My kindergartner refuses to carry his backpack. I’ve tried every style, but nothing works. How do I get him to carry it? Older readers may be thinking, “This isn't a real question.” I assure you it is ...

Although the city has doled out nearly 5,000 fines to homeowners and businesses over icy sidewalks since Sunday’s snowfall, they’ve been slow to clear several of their bus stops, parks and subway ...

Wood floors can suddenly and inexplicably become super slippery. There are several ways of dealing with it, from temporary sprays to more permanent anti-slip coatings. Jeff Somers is a freelancer who ...

Light snow is set to hit the Philadelphia region over the weekend followed by bitter cold that will lead to slippery conditions. A FIRST ALERT is in effect for the entire region Saturday night through ...

The reason we can gracefully glide on an ice-skating rink or clumsily slip on an icy sidewalk is that the surface of ice is coated by a thin watery layer. Scientists generally agree that this ...

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Snowfall continues across much of the state this morning, including central Pennsylvania. The forecast from the National Weather Service in State College calls for snow to continue throughout the ...

Saturday’s 3″ to 5″ of Snowfall with some 6″ Snowfall amounts in Carver and Scott Counties has left the Roads around the Twin Cities and surrounding areas Slippery and Snow Covered even on some of the ...

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 135-118 on Tuesday, but it wasn't the easiest of victories. The game was competitive for most of the first three quarters, and the Lakers' ...

It’s an oft-cited science “fact” that ice is slippery due to pressure or friction, but this explanation doesn’t explain why ice’s slippery behavior remains at temperatures where such melting isn’t ...

Parts of central and southern Wisconsin could see a messy morning commute Tuesday, Nov. 18 as a mix of rain and snow moves through the area. Areas north of Interstate 94 and west of Interstate 41 are ...