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Apr 05 2025WEATHER

Snowy Weekend Ahead for Southern Colorado

The weekend is shaping up to be a chilly one for Southern Colorado. A significant snowstorm is expected to hit the southern stretches of the I-25 corridor. This storm will begin at 6 PM this evening and is forecasted to last until 3 PM on Saturday. Meanwhile, Eastern Las Animas will see a winter wea

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Apr 05 2025WEATHER

Weekend Weather: Storms and a Cool Down Ahead

Weather patterns are shifting, and residents should brace for a mix of strong storms and a refreshing cool down this weekend. The upcoming cold front is set to bring significant changes to the weather. First, let's talk about the upcoming storm. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms is expected

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Apr 05 2025SCIENCE

Frogs' Timing Tricks: Why Some Females Lead the Way

In the world of frogs, timing is everything. Especially for the Japanese headwater frog, Rana sakuraii. This species has a unique pattern of movement and mating. It all starts in the fall. Females of this species are the first to move towards their breeding grounds. This behavior is known as au

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Apr 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Tunnels in the Cold: How Warmth Affects Their Lifespan

Tunnels in chilly areas often face a big problem: frost heave. This is when the ground swells due to freezing and thawing. To tackle this, an insulation layer is usually added. However, this layer does not last forever. It wears down over time due to repeated freezing and thawing, as well as tempera

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Apr 04 2025WEATHER

Weather Shifts: From Summer Heat to Rainy Monday

The upcoming weekend is set to feel like the start of summer, with temperatures climbing close to 90 degrees. This warmth is due to a strong high-pressure system that will dominate the weather. It will push temperatures to the upper 80s, which is just a few degrees shy of the record high of 91 degre

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Apr 04 2025SCIENCE

Heat, Work, and the Fight for Fair Conditions

The concept of wet-bulb temperature is now key in understanding how global warming impacts health. But where did this idea come from? It started with a scientist named J. S. Haldane. He looked at working conditions in mines during the early 1900s. The first signs of a warming world were felt in wo

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Apr 02 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Cold Secrets of Dalbergia odorifera

Dalbergia odorifera, a plant known for its valuable wood, faces tough challenges when temperatures drop. To understand how it copes, scientists put its seedlings through a cold test. They exposed the young plants to low temperatures for a short period. This wasn't just a simple experiment. It was a

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Apr 02 2025SCIENCE

How CO2 Flooding Improves Oil Recovery

The way CO2 moves through oil reservoirs is key to boosting oil recovery and storing CO2. This process, known as immiscible CO2 flooding, is simple and cost-effective. But, there is a lack of understanding of how it behaves at the tiny pore scale, especially when temperature and pressure change toge

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Mar 31 2025SCIENCE

How Temperature Shifts Affect Mosquito Populations

Understanding how temperature impacts mosquito populations is crucial. Mosquitoes spread many diseases through their bites, making them a big health concern, especially in warmer parts of the world. Climate change is making this issue even more pressing. Researchers have looked into how temperature

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Mar 30 2025WEATHER

Stormy Weather Ahead: What to Expect This Weekend

Weather alerts are in place for the upcoming days, signaling potential stormy conditions. This weekend, residents should brace for a mix of rain and thunderstorms, with Monday posing the greatest risk for severe weather. The primary concern is damaging winds, but there's also a slight chance of torn

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