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Why 'snowy' New York winters are a bit of a myth

New York City winters are often depicted as snowy wonderlands with freezing temperatures. But lately that image doesn't seem accurate. While cold snaps happen, consistent deep snow, freezing temperatures, and the city's overall snowy winter reputation is a bit overblown.

Video by Darryl Laiu

5 days ago
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Can new research predict 'the big one'?

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Why our planet's crust has tides too

Earth tides: Why our planet's crust has tides too

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Is Earth getting a 'mini moon' this fall?

The science behind the 'mini moon' entering Earth's orbit

25 Sep 2024
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A home falling into water

Alaska's melting glaciers that rip homes apart

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A hailstone twice the size of a baseball.

The rise of the giant hailstones

19 Apr 2024
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Why ‘zombie’ fires threaten Canada

What are 'zombie fires' and why they pose a risk for Canada

1 Mar 2024
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23 Feb 2024
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Why electric vehicles struggle in extreme cold

Why electric vehicles struggle in extreme cold

18 Jan 2024
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The sacred birds of longevity revered in Bhutan

The sacred birds of longevity revered in Bhutan

4 Dec 2023
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Why insects are so crucial to life on Earth

Why insects are so crucial to life on Earth

9 Nov 2023
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The danger of a runaway ice-albedo loop

The danger of a runaway ice-albedo loop

9 Nov 2023
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Is New York really sinking?

9 Nov 2023
Weather & science
Morocco's solar mirror plant

Inside the world's biggest 'mirror' solar plant

9 Nov 2023
Weather & science
Views from an observatory on top of the world

Views from an observatory on top of the world

9 Nov 2023
Weather & science

Markets digest week of mounting tariffs

Markets digest week of mounting tariffs - 14 Feb 2025

Expert says it's difficult for investors to discern what the best course of action is.

2 days ago
Opening Bell
The surprisingly sour Victorian Valentine's Day craze

The insulting 'Vinegar Valentine' of Victorian England

Valentine’s Day is thought to celebrate romance but rude cards soured the holiday for its recipients.

2 days ago
History
Inflation higher than expected

January inflation results higher than expected - 13 Feb 2025

US wholesale inflation rose more than expected in January, adding to inflation concerns.

3 days ago
Opening Bell
Inside Usonia: A 1944 utopian town in the United States

Inside Usonia: A 1940s utopian town in the United States

100-year-old Ronald Reisley is the last original member of Usonia, a small visionary community in the woods.

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Tracey Emin: 'Making art about rape and sex is important'

Tracey Emin: 'Making art about rape and sex is important'

Tracey Emin, once the British art world's 'enfant terrible', talks art and life with the BBC.

3 days ago
100 Women Extra
US Fed 'unlikely to cut rates in short term' - 12 Feb 2025

US Fed 'unlikely to cut rates in short term' - 12 Feb 2025

Carol Schleif, Chief Strategist at BMO Private Wealth, says it's unlikely the Fed will cut interest rates soon.

4 days ago
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Theory of Evolution: How did Charles Darwin come up with it?

Theory of Evolution: How did Charles Darwin come up with it?

The British naturalist embarked on an extraordinary journey, did hundreds of experiments, and wrote for 20 years.

4 days ago
Science
Steel and alumnium tariffs could depress manufacturing

Tariffs 'unlikely to boost US metal industry' - 11 Feb 2025

Scott Lincicome at the US think tank Cato Institute says Trump's steel tariffs could hurt manufacturing.

5 days ago
Opening Bell
Mikey Madison on learning to pole dance for Anora

Mikey Madison on learning to pole dance for Anora

Mikey Madison tells Graham Norton that she spent five months pole dance training for her role in Anora.

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Richard III: The 'accidental' photo of a long lost king

Richard III: The 'accidental' photo of a long-lost king

Why a famous photograph of King Richard III's skeleton was a happy 'accident'.

5 days ago
History
Market impact from steel tariffs 'muted'

Market impact from steel tariffs 'muted' - 10 Feb 2025

Strategist says market impact is muted after steel tariffs, but investors are concerned about long-term effects.

6 days ago
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The intriguing history of Transylvania

The intriguing history of Transylvania

Romania is the latest country to join Europe's Schengen Agreement, making travel across its borders much easier.

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Benjamin Bernheim reveals the secret to captivating crowds

Opera star Benjamin Bernheim says as an artist you have to go to extremes to find out the right balance.

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Erlitou: The capital of China's earliest dynasty

Erlitou: 'The capital of China's earliest dynasty'

The Erlitou site, dating back to 3,800 years ago, offers crucial insights into early Chinese civilisation.

7 Feb 2025
Archaeology
US created 143,000 new jobs in Jan

Expert concerned by level of wage increases - 7 Feb 2025

Expert says the Fed's 2 percent inflation target remains unattainable if wages continue to rise 4 to 5 percent.

7 Feb 2025
Opening Bell
Sterling K. Brown loves J.Lo, professionally...

Sterling K Brown loves J-Lo, 'professionally'

Award-winning actor Sterling K Brown reveals how he tried to play down his interest in J-Lo in front of his wife.

7 Feb 2025
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Is this the world’s first AI powered hotel?

Is this the world's first AI powered hotel?

BBC Click's Paul Carter visits the world's first fully AI-powered hotel in Las Vegas.

7 Feb 2025
Innovation
reducing trade deficit 'a good sign' for bonds

Focus on bond yields 'a good signal' to market - 6 Feb 2025

US Treasury Secretary says they are focusing on bond yields rather than interest rates to lower borrowing costs.

6 Feb 2025
Opening Bell
How you can think yourself well

How you can think yourself well

A technique called guided imagery can reduce stress and improve our physical fitness.

6 Feb 2025
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Companies 'stocking up' ahead of tariffs - 5 Feb 2025

Companies 'stocked up' ahead of tariffs - 5 Feb 2025

US trade figures show the trade deficit with China grew at the end of last year ahead of Trump's tariffs.

5 Feb 2025
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