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science1 month ago•9 min saved

One Temperature Curve Governs Life’s Performance Across Species

A Trinity College Dublin team reports a Universal Thermal Performance Curve (UTPC) that collapses thousands of curves from bacteria to animals into a single pattern: performance rises with temperature up to an optimum, then drops sharply as heat increases. The UTPC links optimal and critical temperatures and suggests limited flexibility for species to adapt to ongoing climate warming, offering a new benchmark for predicting how biology responds to temperature changes.

via SciTechDaily|

#biology #climate-change #evolution

environment-energy1 month ago•10 min saved

Hot Cups Leach Microplastics: Temperature Key in Takeaway Coffee

A new study shows takeaway cups shed thousands of microplastic particles when hot, with temperature being the main driver. In Brisbane tests, all-plastic cups released more microplastics than paper cups with plastic linings at both cold and hot temperatures, and hotter liquids increased releases by about one third for plastic cups. The researchers estimate that sipping 300 ml daily from polyethylene cups could expose a person to roughly 363,000 microplastics per year. To reduce risk, use reusable cups or request cooler drinks, and avoid pouring boiling liquids into plastic-lined containers. While health impacts remain uncertain, the study highlights how material choice and heat affect microplastic exposure.

via The Conversation|

#coffee-cups #environment-energy #microplastics

weather1 month ago•1 min saved

Texas Weather Shifts: Cold Fronts, Record Highs, and Sunny Skies Ahead

Central Texas experienced a cooler Saturday with highs in the 50s and gusty winds, and temperatures dropping to the 20s and 30s overnight, with a freeze in the Hill Country. The weather will warm slightly next week with highs in the 50s and 60s, but a series of cold fronts are expected mid-week and next weekend, bringing isolated showers and additional cold air. Stay updated with local weather alerts and forecasts.

via KXAN Austin|

#cold-front #forecast #freeze

weather1 month ago•2 min saved

Metro Detroit Prepares for Snowy Start to the Week

A late Sunday night to Monday snow event is expected in Metro Detroit, mainly impacting areas north of M-59 with less than an inch of accumulation, followed by a warming trend with above-average temperatures and increased chances of rain through the week.

via ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4|

#detroit #rain #snow

weather1 month ago•2 min saved

Metro Detroit Faces Weekend Snow and Cold Snap

Chances of snow are expected in Metro Detroit through the weekend, with snow developing Saturday afternoon and again late Sunday into Monday, potentially impacting the Monday morning commute. Temperatures will remain in the upper 20s to low 30s, with a warming trend starting midweek into the 40s and 50s, bringing rain and milder weather.

via ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4|

#detroit #snow #temperature

weather1 month ago•3 min saved

January's Full Wolf Moon and Meteor Shower Light Up the Sky

January's Wolf Moon is the first of three supermoons in 2025, coinciding with a brief cold front that will bring a slight temperature drop and increased wildfire risk in Austin. Despite recent cold snaps, the year remains among the warmest on record, with temperatures expected to stay above normal into early next week, and a chance of rain later in the week with another cold front.

via Austin American-Statesman|

#austin #cold-front #supermoon

weather1 month ago•2 min saved

Milder Next Week with Increased Precipitation and Snow Showers

The weather forecast for Minnesota indicates cold temperatures below normal on Friday and Saturday with light snow, especially in northern regions. Milder air is expected to arrive early next week, bringing increased precipitation chances, including possible rain and snow mixes, with temperatures rising above freezing in southern Minnesota. The active pattern suggests continued winter weather through the weekend and into early next week.

via MPR News|

#forecast #minnesota #precipitation

weather1 month ago•1 min saved

Wintry Mix Ends Tonight, Warm Weather Returns Tuesday

A light wintry mix is ending tonight in Central Texas, with temperatures warming up significantly starting Tuesday, leading to a mild New Year's Eve and a warm start to 2023, with only a weak cold front expected early next week.

via KXAN Austin|

#forecast #freeze #temperature

weather2 months ago•1 min saved

Warm Weekend Ends 2025 Before Chilly, Windy Changes

A warm weekend in Austin with highs in the 70s and 80s will be followed by a strong cold front Sunday evening, bringing gusty winds, a chance of limited rain, and a return to winter-like temperatures on Monday with highs in the 40s and 50s, and potential freezing lows early next week.

via KXAN Austin|

#austin #cold-front #forecast

weather2 months ago•2 min saved

Twin Cities Expect Cold Snap with Snow and Wind

The weather forecast for Minnesota predicts very mild temperatures through Saturday, with highs in the 40s and 50s, followed by a cold front arriving Sunday bringing falling temperatures into the teens and snow showers, especially in eastern Minnesota, with a potential for several inches of snow. Temperatures will then rebound into the 20s and 30s early next week, with a possible active weather pattern including additional snow chances midweek.

via MPR News|

#cold #forecast #minnesota

weather2 months ago•2 min saved

Warm Weekend Ends as Cold Front Approaches

Austin experienced record-breaking warmth with highs reaching 86º, but a strong cold front is expected to bring much colder temperatures, wind, and scattered showers early Monday, leading to a significant temperature drop and a widespread freeze by Tuesday morning, followed by milder weather for New Year's.

via KXAN Austin|

#austin #cold-front #temperature

science2 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Reveal True Cause of Ice's Slipperiness

Scientists have discovered that ice remains slippery at extremely low temperatures not due to melting or frictional heat, but because of molecular charge interactions causing a disordered, viscous layer on the surface, which forms through amorphization rather than melting, challenging traditional theories.

via Earth.com|

#amorphization #ice #molecular-dynamics

weather2 months ago•3 min saved

Mild Christmas Week with Slightly Cooler Days and Melting Ahead

Temperatures in Minnesota will be slightly cooler on Tuesday but remain above normal, with ongoing melting through the week. A stalled cold front causes a contrast in temperatures across the state, and milder weather is expected to continue into Christmas. Weather patterns influenced by a wet West Coast and a wavy jet stream keep the region milder than usual, though colder air is expected to arrive by the weekend, bringing snow and lower temperatures.

via MPR News|

#forecast #melting #minnesota

weather2 months ago•2 min saved

2025 White Christmas Forecast: Will Your Area See Snow?

The holiday week forecast predicts a mix of snow in the Northeast and inland New England, heavy rain and flash flooding on the West Coast, and record high temperatures in the South and Midwest, with some areas experiencing a white Christmas while others face challenging weather conditions.

via ABC News|

#christmas #rain #snow

weather2 months ago•2 min saved

Unseasonably Warm Week Brings Rain, Snow, and Thaw to Minnesota

A warm Tuesday with temperatures reaching into the 40s in Minnesota will be followed by a system bringing rain and snow late Wednesday into Thursday, with colder air arriving afterward and significant snowfall expected in northern Minnesota.

via MPR News|

#forecast #minnesota #rain