Smithsonian Magazine on MSN
‘Excitement With a Little Dash of Fear’: Polar Plunges Ring in the New Year With a Splash. But What Actually Happens to Your Body?
Three experts share the science behind taking a dip in cold water—and offer safety tips that any potential plungers should ...
From Boston to Cape Cod and Central Mass., 15 'polar plunges' will welcome in the new year, supporting causes ranging from ...
WCBD Charleston on MSN
Polar Plunges in Charleston: Where to take the New Year’s Day dip
Thousands of people across the country are preparing to ring in the new year with a quick (and very cold) dip into the ocean, ...
Kick off 2026 with Jacksonville Beach’s New Year’s Day Polar Plunge. Here’s your complete guide to times, parking, weather, and what to wear.
For McKay, the Polar Plunge happens as early as early as they open the doors, around 5 a.m., because most times, he’s already ...
It’s the time of year when brave — some would say wacky — swimmers take a dip in the chilly Pacific during the La Jolla Cove Swim Club’s annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day. The 2026 event will ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN
This Mama Polar Bear Adopted a Young Cub—and You Can Track the Family as They Wander Around the Hudson Bay
The rare event marks the 13th known instance of adoption within this well-studied group of polar bears living in the western ...
The Weather Channel on MSN
Polar vortex strengthens, most of the country warms to start 2026
Your January to March outlook is here and if you like the weather that we’re ending 2025 with, you’ll like this forecast.
Researchers say the findings, the first documented case of rising temperatures driving genetic change in a mammal, offer a "glimmer of hope" for the Arctic species, which is facing possible extinction ...
Transworld Skateboarding on MSN
Polar Skate Co. Keeps the Momentum Rolling With a Bold Winter Board Release
Polar drops are always something to celebrate, and their latest winter board collection is no exception. Whether you want to ...
A genetic analysis of polar bears in southeast Greenland found that genes related to heat-stress, aging, and metabolism are ...
ELBERTA, Ala. ( WALA) - A huge crowd braved the cold water this afternoon for the annual Polar Bear Plunge at Pirate’s Cove ...
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