MacBookPro mid 2009 - Lion higher usage temperature as under SL ! What is the reason ?

since installation of Lion, the bottom of MBP has higher tempreture after a short time of usage.
1. What is the reason ?
2. will there be a cooler future ?
Thanx fpor your tips !

Same thing here with a Mac Mini mid 2010.

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Hi, I have a Macbook Pro 13'' mid 2009. I've done every update since I bought the Mac.
I've been having huge problems with the wi-fi on the Mac lately.
Every time I restart the Mac, the system does not load the wi-fi. Nor do I see e.g the battery power and other
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