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Jan 20 2025WEATHER

Brace Yourself: Freezing Temperatures Ahead in Southern Colorado

Calling all Southern Colorado residents, it’s time to bundle up! A Cold Weather Advisory is in place until Monday's 5 p. m. deadline. We're talking wind chills that could plummet to a whopping -25 degrees Fahrenheit. Tonight, most of us will face below-zero temperatures, except for the Eastern Plain

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Jan 19 2025WEATHER

Snow Alert for Acadiana: What to Expect and How to Stay Safe

Get ready, Acadiana! A significant snowstorm is heading your way, with predictions of up to 8 inches of snow. This could be the second-highest snowfall in the area's history, but it won't match the record-breaking 14-24 inches from 1895. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning

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Jan 19 2025SCIENCE

Green Shield: How a Plant Booster Helps Beans Beat the Cold

Beans don't like the cold. Phaseolus vulgaris, also known as the common bean, thrives in warm weather. When temperatures drop, these plants can suffer, affecting their growth and value. But there's a helper in town: diethyl aminoethyl hexanoate, or DA-6. This growth regulator has been shown to ease

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Jan 19 2025WEATHER

Southern Colorado Braces for Extreme Cold and Snow

Get ready, Southern Colorado! A Winter Weather Advisory is still active until 8 P. M. , bringing moderate to heavy snow that could last into the early night. As we approach midnight, the region is expected to dry up. Tonight is going to be extra chilly, with lows dipping below zero across Southern C

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Jan 19 2025WEATHER

Will Portland Feel a Nip in Late January?

As winter rolls along, Portland is wondering if late January will bring some Arctic charm. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has shared its forecast for the end of January, hinting at cooler temperatures. The prediction suggests that Portland might experience temps below nor

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

How Temperature Changes Affect Root Canal Sealer Bond Strength

Root canal treatments involve using irrigation solutions to clean the root canals. A study looked into how different temperatures of these solutions affect the bond strength of sealers used to fill the canals. The researchers tested various solutions like sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and ethylenediam

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Jan 19 2025SCIENCE

Unveiling the Magic of Storing Orange Scents: A Heating Trick

Ever thought about how to control and release scents at exactly the right moment? Scientists have been exploring ways to manage fragrances, especially in fields like psychology and entertainment. They've made an exciting discovery using a material called bulk poly(dimethylsiloxane), or PDMS, to stor

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Jan 18 2025WEATHER

Bundling Up Just Got Serious: What to Expect This Weekend

Hey there, let's talk about the upcoming weather. It's going to be a real chiller out there this weekend. We're looking at some serious cold temperatures that won't be budging any time soon. terday and today, we're experiencing some heavy snowfall, which could lead to blizzard-like conditions, makin

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Jan 18 2025WEATHER

Frosty Weekend Ahead: Arctic Cold Sweeps Across U. S.

Get ready for a frigid weekend, folks! An Arctic air mass is rolling in and temperatures are set to drop by up to 40 degrees across many parts of the United States. This isn't just a little chill; we're talking about highs in the negative single digits in the northern Plains and single digits in the

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Heat and Humidity: A Hidden Threat to Older Hearts

Did you know that high temperatures and humidity can be deadly for older people's hearts? As we age, our bodies find it tougher to handle extreme weather. While many studies have looked at how heat affects heart disease deaths, the combination of heat and humidity is still a mystery. Scientists use

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