Attempting to model astronomical systems can often involve supercomputers, but scientists have also looked for alternative analogue systems to model the astronomical systems they are studying. This ...

This photo shows the upper part of the water tornado model. The acrylic glas tank has a diameter of 50 centimetres and is illuminated with LED strips. The water forms a vortex whose surface shape ...

Following the recent release of Twisters, fans have been wondering if it is scientifically possible to stop a tornado in real life using the methods shown in the movie. This curiosity arises after ...

A heavy storm and possible tornado wreaked havoc in a Florida Panhandle RV campground. Here's what it looks like now.

(TNS) - Although the disaster was fictional, the tension in the air was real as emergency management professionals convened in Mitchell for a two day training exercise May 15-16. Thirty-five personnel ...

TORNADO, W.Va. - West Virginia American Water has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for about 400 customers in the Tornado area. Affected roads include Smith Creek Road from Cedar Wood Lane ...

State sends 30 investigators on the ground to flush out scammers, price-gougers. May 22, 2013 — -- Investigators with the Oklahoma Attorney General's office have already uncovered evidence of ...

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