Most people probably don’t think about springs until one kinks up or snaps, but most of the world’s springs are pretty crucial. The ones that aren’t go by the name Slinky. We all use and encounter ...

Punxsutawney Phil of Groundhog Day fame predicts an early spring for 2024. He's not often right, but it's still got many wishing for warmer weather that lasts longer than a "false spring." This year ...

Meteorologists and other scientists mark the change in seasons using calendar days, rather than the movement of the sun. Measuring seasons by precise dates allows scientists to more accurately track ...

Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," ...

When exactly is the first day of spring? If you notice meteorologists celebrating the new season a bit early, there's a reason for it, but it doesn't mean the start of spring is officially here.

Spring has sprung, and nature offers us the fragrant bloom of flowers in vibrant colors, chirping birds, love in the air and longer days. The beauty of spring has arrived. With its magic and its ...

Warmer weather is straight ahead as each day grows minutes longer. While Old Man Winter likely has a few more tricks up his sleeves early this month, millions of Americans are already looking ahead to ...

A first-magnitude spring, towering cypress swamps, and wildlife-rich forests shape this serene North Florida escape.