WEATHER

Apr 22 2025WEATHER

Boston's Warm-Up: What's in Store for the Week

The weather in Boston is set to be quite pleasant over the next few days. A swift weather system is moving eastward, allowing temperatures to climb. By Tuesday, the mercury will hit the low to mid-70s, making it one of the warmer days of the week. However, it's important to note that the warmth won'

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Apr 22 2025SCIENCE

Silicon's Journey from Ice to Sea: A Nutrient's Tale

The polar regions are more than just icy landscapes; they are bustling with life and play a big role in how nutrients move around the planet. One key nutrient is dissolved silicon, which is super important for tiny plants called diatoms. These diatoms need silicon to grow and are a big part of what

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Apr 21 2025WEATHER

Spring's Chill and Thrill: Boston Marathon Weather

The Boston Marathon is set to kick off on a Monday, with weather that's perfect for running. The day will start cool, with temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s, but it will warm up nicely by noon, reaching the mid-50s. By afternoon, temperatures will climb to the upper 50s to low 60s, with light

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Apr 20 2025WEATHER

Easter Weekend Storms: A Deadly Flooding Event in Oklahoma

The Easter weekend brought severe storms to the South. Oklahoma was hit hard. Floodwaters claimed two lives. A woman and a 12-year-old boy were in a car that was swept away in central Oklahoma. The vehicle ended up in a creek and got stuck against a drainage pipe. A third person in the car mana

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Apr 19 2025HEALTH

How Seasons and Weather Shape Our Moods and Actions

Researchers have discovered that weather and seasons greatly influence our moods and behaviors. This is a complex topic. Many people feel different at various times of the year. Some people have consistent moods all year long. Others have moods that fluctuate with the seasons. To explore this furth

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Apr 19 2025WEATHER

Eau Claire's Weekend Weather: A Mix of Sunshine and Showers

Easter weekend in Eau Claire is shaping up to be a mix of pleasant and rainy days. The area received some much-needed rain earlier in the week, with the WEAU studio recording 0. 61 inches. This helped a bit with the rainfall deficit, but the region still needs more to catch up. Other spots around Ea

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Apr 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Earth's Fever and Our Health

The climate crisis is a major health threat. The Earth's temperature has gone up by more than 1. 5 degrees Celsius since the early 1900s. This has led to sea levels rising by over 24 centimeters. The last decade has seen the 10 hottest years on record. 2024 was the hottest year ever recorded. Scient

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Apr 15 2025WEATHER

Springtime Weather and River Flooding: What to Expect

Spring is here, and the weather is mostly cooperative for outdoor fun. However, a small cold front will pass through on Tuesday, slowing down the warming trend for a bit. This front will bring in cooler, drier air, which is a nice change from the usual humidity. The good news is that it won't brin

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Apr 13 2025WEATHER

Detroit's Weekend Weather: From Sun to Showers

The weather in Metro Detroit is set to change dramatically over the weekend. First, the good news: Saturday will be bright and sunny, with temperatures fitting for the season. As night falls, clouds will start to roll in, and temperatures will dip to the mid-30s across most of the area. Some spots i

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Apr 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Is Traffic Prediction Ready for a Weather Check?

Traffic prediction is a big deal in the tech world. It's about figuring out how traffic will move in the future. A new technique is gaining attention. It uses something called graph convolutional networks, or GCNs. These networks are good at dealing with connected data, like roads and traffic. Most

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