Researchers have learned that rhinovirus, long believed to cause the common cold, actually alters genes in the body and it's the modified DNA that creates cold symptoms. Now that they know what actually happens, that brings them one step closer to a cure. picked by Wingnut 1 year ago

Passengers at a Danish train station were left out in the cold on Monday when a couple began having sex in the waiting room. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Australian and Japanese astronomers have for the first time detected cold hydrogen in the Magellanic Stream, a ribbon of gas that stretches halfway around our galaxy. The find has sparked off a debate about the ultimate fate of the Stream, which despite containing no stars, is thought by some astronomers to be the birthplace of new dwarf galaxies. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

They often times can feel the same to the person inflicted with the disease. One difference of course is a cold eventualy goes away whereas a flu can kill you. What exactly is the difference is how can you tell which you have? picked by 2manyusernames 12 months ago

One Cold Hand is for the city of Pittsburgh, and has been created to help the residents there through a rough and tragic time in their life: The Loss of A Glove.

Here you can submit found gloves, submit Lost alerts. Help reunite gloves with their loved ones. Now we need a One Cold Foot site. picked by muppetmaker 1 year ago

Thanks to the skills of artists who work on cold case investigations, people have a chance to see what the Oriental Institute’s mummy Meresamun may have looked like in real life. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

Researchers have discovered that the virus that causes cold sores is to be found in the plaques that are symptomatic of Alzheimer's. picked by pocksucket 12 months ago

This Dutchman feels no cold. He climbed Everest with no protection other than a pair of shorts. Unbelievable! picked by cp6uja3 1 year ago

As well as helping to keep the cold at bay, bat meat reportedly does wonders for one’s libido if eaten regularly.(From the Phuket Gazette)

*yeah,nothing beats a cup of bat soup on a cold day* picked by Bornbad 10 months ago

More than 90 per cent of Australians are too tired, too cold or too busy to exercise, says this article.
Not the image that I have of the sport-crazy inhabitants of that sunny country... picked by rambler 2 years ago

A new study suggests a simple cold shower might sometimes cure, and even prevent, the debilitating mood disorder. picked by mandolinorange 2 years ago

Obesity can be "caught" as easily as a common cold from other people's coughs, sneezes and dirty hands, scientists said Monday. picked by Bornbad 10 months ago

The Xtracold Ice Bar is Amsterdam’s coolest new hotspot. Think 5 to 8 degrees Celcius below zero! picked by NoKidding 3 years ago

A Scottish chemistry lecturer believes she has discovered the scientific reason why cold, left-over pizza, tastes so good the morning after.

its quite an old article but i found it interesting. picked by spocksmyhomeboy 5 months ago

Researchers say one of the reasons why we did not have too much problem with Bird Flu is because our nasal cavity is too cold for the virus to thrive in. picked by Ankabout 7 months ago

Penguins are hot heads, pelicans are cold hearted and the nose of a healthy sloth is cold and damp.

These astonishing pictures, taken with a state-of-the-art thermal camera, reveal a fascinating new side to some of the best known animals in London Zoo. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Thoughts from the first generation after the fall of the Iron Curtain. picked by Bornbad 3 months ago

One theory, presented at Europlanet's latest Planetary Science Congress by Joop Houtkooper from the University of Giessen, suggests that conditions in some lunar craters may be perfect for preserving samples of life from Earth and maybe even Mars. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Help is here for forgetful drunks everywhere. picked by deepcleanfun 2 years ago

We don't need to tell you that the most promising career options in America right now are boxcar-hopper, petticoat tailor or shepherd of hungry one-eyed alley cats. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago