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A computational study shows Venus’ winds help moderate its extreme day–night temperatures, with highland regions staying nearly constant while lowlands swing by several kelvin; the research also notes frequent dust storms that could affect landers, arguing for a regional approach to mission planning and landing-site selection (e.g., DaVINCI and EnVision).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.