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Recent Examples of extremesTen years on the Moon exposes the battery at fortnightly intervals to extremes of heat and cold, with temperatures during the lunar night dropping as low as -334 °F (-173 °C) and staying near that extreme for two weeks.—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025 Trends observed include increases in hot extremes and extreme single-day precipitation events, declines in cold extremes, regional shifts in annual precipitation, warming of the Earth's oceans, a decrease in ocean pH, rising sea levels, and an increase in wildfire severity.—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025 The scientists found that exposure to heat extremes (temperatures which exceeded the 99th percentile) led to a reduction in bird populations at latitudes below 55 degrees north or south, with the most extreme effects felt in the tropics, meaning latitudes below 23 degrees.—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
As blood is draining from your head down to your lower extremities, your body is going to help push it back up.
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ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
Even short periods of convalescence, from one to three days, increase the likelihood of a condition called deep venous thrombosis, which can cause clots to break loose in the extremities and travel through the bloodstream, passing through the heart and lodging in the lungs.
In an interview with Flow Space, pro runner D’Amato shares five lessons about finding joy in midlife by taking on new challenges—and battling the fear, doubt, and failure that come with the desire to reach new heights.
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Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
3 Oct. 2025
But reaching new heights also comes with some setbacks, according to Insomnia Cookies founder and CEO Seth Berkowitz.
Here are 7 foods that deliver more vitamin K than kale, plus tips for how to include them in your diet.
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Jillian Kubala,
Health,
6 Oct. 2025
Originally launched as Write-minded in 2018, this is a weekly writing podcast that focuses on memoir and personal writing, as well as industry trends and tips and resources for writers and authors.
Tucked into an open space behind twin hogbacks, with a series of red rock outcrops and pinnacles reminiscent of Red Rocks Park, South Valley Park is one of the most enchanting places to hike in the metro area.
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John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 Sep. 2025
Its conical Art Nouveau pinnacles have the lumpy beauty of sandcastles.
The satin fabrics were dyed vibrant colors and used for pieces like biker vests, dresses and apron tops.
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Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Oct. 2025
From iconic Spanx AirEssentials must-haves to trendy track pants and stylish striped tops, every piece is designed to be comfortable and easy to wear on the go.
Comey has given multiple speeches at ADL summits and established several ties with the organization.
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Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Oct. 2025
To the southeast, the latest addition to the Mountain Lodges of Nepal portfolio is Deboche, a 13-room lodge situated above 12,200 feet—but below the iconic Tengboche Monastery, with its showstopping views of Everest and the surrounding summits.
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