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In Graphics | The science of feeling cold during winter, explained

It’s the winter months and most of us are wearing sweaters and covered up in blankets to fight the cold. But what causes us to feel the cold and the urge to fight the chill? Scientists say the answer lies in a phenomenon known as ‘heat transfer’

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FP Explainers|Jan 03, 2024, 08:51:36 IST

Cold and hot weather are often conversation starters. In fact, warm weather and feeling cold during the winters have been the topic of many hours of conversation—and countless minutes in the news— for as long as we can remember.But there’s been little explanation as to why people feel cold during the winters. There’s very little insight as to why people complain of the cold and bundle up when the outside temperatures dip.However, through the years, more scientists have dedicated their time to this phenomenon. They have investigated why humans feel cold in winters and how the body battles this chill.Here’s a simple guide that answers all our questions when it comes to feeling the chill and fighting it.

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First Published:Jan 03, 2024, 08:51:36 IST
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