extremes

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The discovery stands out because giant planets are usually found at temperature extremes.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

El Nino -- a natural climate cycle phase -- influences global weather and increases the likelihood of drought, heavy rainfall and other climate extremes.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Such extremes can also spur desperate pocket gophers and antelope squirrels to strip off their outer layer of bark for sustenance, which can be fatal to the trees.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

“Market gets pushed to extremes, economic conditions deteriorate rapidly, as a result we get economic contraction,” LaRose said.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Dorus did not have a penchant for extremes, though, either in action or in nature.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman