TEMPERATURE

Jan 12 2025WEATHER

Winter's Back with a Dusting: Snow Ahead This Weekend!

Hang on tight, folks! The weather is about to get interesting. A low-pressure system is on its way from the Dakotas to Minnesota, bringing snow along with it. Today might be calm, but don't let that fool you. Snowflakes will start dancing around northern regions late tonight, spreading to the rest o

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Jan 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

2024: Another Year of Hot Records

Let's talk about 2024. It was a really warm year, like, really warm. NASA and NOAA said it was the warmest year ever recorded. This isn't just a one-time thing; 2023 was also the warmest year before that. The difference between 2024 and 2023? A tiny 0. 18 degrees Fahrenheit. Scientists have been pr

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Jan 11 2025WEATHER

Winter Wonderland: D-FW Braces for More Snow and Sleet

Winter is painting a white canvas over the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with more than four inches of snow, sleet, and rain already reported in some parts. The National Weather Service expects the chilly conditions to stick around through Thursday evening and overnight into Friday. Hunter Reeves, a meteo

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Jan 11 2025WEATHER

Brace for Chilly Snow Day: Northeast Ohio Prepares for Evening Flurries

Get ready for a cold one, folks! The forecast is calling for some chilly weather, with wind chills starting as low as single digits in the morning and only climbing to the teens by afternoon. Don't expect much sun today as clouds roll in, setting the stage for evening snow showers. If you're commuti

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Jan 10 2025WEATHER

Bundle Up! Snow and Cold Wave Ahead

Get ready for a chilly week, folks! Today, we can expect some snow showers along the Palmer Divide and in the high country. The weather is calling for partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies, with highs reaching 28°F in Colorado Springs and 35°F in Pueblo. As the day turns into night, the skies will cl

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Jan 09 2025WEATHER

Snow's A-Comin'! Getting Ready for Thursday's Surprise

Hey there, weather watchers! Get ready for a little white surprise on Thursday morning. A cold front from the north is combining with low pressure from the south. This combo will bring some overnight clouds and a chance for snow showers between 4 AM and 10 AM. Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies wit

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Jan 08 2025SCIENCE

High Temperatures and Swab Quality: Testing ASF Detection

In the battle against African swine fever (ASF), early detection is crucial. Australia's remote, hot regions are at risk due to their large feral pig populations and proximity to countries with ASF. A recent study explored whether high temperatures in these areas could affect the accuracy of dry swa

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Ice and Pulse: Helping Hearts Post-Surgery

Ever wondered how simple tools like ice and a pulse monitor can team up to help patients after heart surgery? Let's dive into a study that's all about combining these two to treat a common side effect. Imagine this: You've just had a procedure on your heart, and now your arm is swollen and bruised.

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Jan 07 2025WEATHER

A Frozen US: The Snowy Stretch

Get ready for a cool surprise! Over 31 million Americans are sharing space with ice cubes right now, thanks to an enormous cold snap. This weather chill has even reached as far south as Arizona and Florida. Ever wonder what temperatures feel like in the freezer? Well, Bismark, North Dakota knows all

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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Fabric for Passive Temperature Control

Did you know your clothes could help you stay comfortable without using any electricity? Scientists have come up with a clever way to make fabrics that adjust to temperature changes all by themselves. These special yarns, called Temperature-Adaptive Thermoregulation Filaments, or TATF, have tiny hol

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