I tested six popular thermometers and compared their ease of use, reading speed and design, and found two models I’d recommend to anyone for at-home use.

A low body temperature can occur when you're sick or due to environmental conditions. Here's what you need to know about low ...

If you live in a temperate or colder climate, you’re likely all too familiar with chilly weather. Drafty windows, insufficient home heating, and working outside can all contribute to body aches, cold ...

When you’re feeling sick and wondering whether to go to work or school, the thermometer often has the final verdict. Most people have been taught a body temperature of 98.6 Fahrenheit is normal, while ...

What is the best temperature for a thermostat in the winter? The U.S. Department of Energy recommends this setting.

Room temperature can significantly impact sleep quality, especially if it is too hot or cold. While the optimal air conditioning (AC) temperature for sleeping is 65°F (18.3°C), this may vary slightly ...

It’s still spring, but it’s starting to get hotter each day. Fairly soon it will be full-blast summer—at least here in Louisiana, where I live. But humans like to change the environment around them.

It is not going to be as cold as it was in “The Day After Tomorrow” when they burned library books to stay warm when the ...

Right now, the temperature of the Earth is pretty much perfect for humans, at around 13.9 degrees Celsius, or 57 degrees Fahrenheit. Yes, that is much lower than "room temperature," which is around 20 ...

Air temperatures around Grand Rapids could fall to -20 degrees overnight. The all-time coldest temperature is -24 degrees, so that record may be in jeopardy.

Anxious for your pasta water to reach a boiling point? You’re probably tired of hearing "a watched pot never boils." That’s why instead we have the hard facts for you on the science behind the ...