TEMPERATURE

May 15 2025SCIENCE

Fish Gut Changes: How Heat Affects Olive Flounder

The olive flounder is a popular fish in East Asia. It is farmed for food. But, the fish faces a big problem. The water where it lives is getting warmer. This is due to climate change. Warmer water can make the fish sick. It can also slow down the fish's growth. Plus, it can change the tiny living th

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May 15 2025SCIENCE

How Hot Water Affects Tiny Ocean Plants

The ocean's temperature is climbing, and that's changing how tiny plants in the sea grow and work. These plants, known as phytoplankton, are super important for the ocean's health and the planet's climate. One type of phytoplankton, Phaeodactylum tricornutum, has been studied to see how it handles d

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May 15 2025SCIENCE

Kelp's Hot Flash: How Heat Waves Affect Our Ocean's Gardeners

The ocean is heating up, and that's bad news for many sea creatures. Two types of kelp, Saccharina latissima and Laminaria digitata, live in the Northeast Atlantic. Scientists wanted to see how these kelps handle short bursts of high temperatures. They tested how the kelps grew, made food, and staye

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May 14 2025WEATHER

May's Heatwave: What to Expect in the Coming Days

The weather is playing tricks this May. It's not supposed to be this hot. The temperature will soar to the upper 90s on Wednesday. Some spots might even hit 100 degrees. This is unusual for mid-May. The record high for this area on a Wednesday is 95 degrees. It looks like we will easily beat that.

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May 14 2025WEATHER

Midweek Storm Watch: What's Brewing in Metro Detroit?

The weather in Metro Detroit is set to be quite active in the coming days. Let's break it down. Wednesday is shaping up to be a cloudy day with a good chance of rain showers. There's even a possibility of an isolated thunderstorm later in the afternoon or evening. Temperatures will hover around the

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May 13 2025WEATHER

Weather Watch: Metro Detroit's Warm Week with Rainy Surprises

The forecast for Metro Detroit this week is a mix of warmth and wetness. It's going to be a balmy week, but don't forget your umbrella. The week starts off with a warm breeze coming in from the southeast, pushing temperatures up to around 60 degrees at night. This breeze will also bring in some clou

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May 13 2025WEATHER

A Warm-Up Before Summer

The weather is finally taking a turn for the better. After days of rain, the forecast is looking brighter. The region has been stuck in a pattern of unsettled weather, with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected through Wednesday. While some storms might be stronger, there's no widespread seve

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May 12 2025WEATHER

Mother's Day Weather: A Breath of Fresh Air

Mother's Day has finally brought some much-needed sunshine to the Boston area. After days of rain, the weather has taken a turn for the better. The northwest breeze will make the morning feel fresh and invigorating. Temperatures will hover around the mid 60s to low 70s, which is typical for this tim

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May 12 2025SCIENCE

Pine Trees and Temperature: How Cold and Heat Shape Their Future

It is well-known that plants can be influenced by their surroundings. For maritime pines, temperature changes during early growth can lead to significant differences in how they develop. This was discovered through experiments that altered the temperature during the maturation of pine embryos. The r

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May 12 2025HEALTH

Chilly Air and Thin Air: How Cold and Low Oxygen Affect Breathing During Hard Exercise

Cold weather and low oxygen levels can really mess with how our lungs work during tough workouts. Let's break down what happens when runners push themselves in these harsh conditions. First off, it's important to know that cold air can make it harder to breathe. When the temperature drops below -15

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