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WIRED
1 month ago
Science

To Study Tornados, Bring an Apocalypse-Proof Truck. And Rocket Launchers

Reed Timmer's Dominator vehicle is designed to gather scientific data by driving close to tornadoes and launching rockets with sensors into their core. [ more ]
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Mail Online
1 month ago
OMG science

Real-life storm chasers reveal what it's REALLY like studying twisters

Twisters sequel may not accurately depict storm chasing reality. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Arts

'Twister,' 'Twisters' and the actual practice of storm chasing

The movie Twisters explores the world of storm chasing amid tornado outbreaks, leading to a deeper understanding of tornado behavior. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Arts

'Twisters' swirls an old-fashioned rom-com into an effects-happy action movie

Twisters is a new summer blockbuster inspired by the 1996 film Twister, featuring a mix of old-fashioned romantic comedy and modern action with storm chasing as the central theme. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 month ago
OMG science

Real-life storm chasers reveal what it's REALLY like studying twisters

Twisters sequel may not accurately depict storm chasing reality. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Arts

'Twister,' 'Twisters' and the actual practice of storm chasing

The movie Twisters explores the world of storm chasing amid tornado outbreaks, leading to a deeper understanding of tornado behavior. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Arts

'Twisters' swirls an old-fashioned rom-com into an effects-happy action movie

Twisters is a new summer blockbuster inspired by the 1996 film Twister, featuring a mix of old-fashioned romantic comedy and modern action with storm chasing as the central theme. [ more ]
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Slate Magazine
1 month ago
OMG science

Twisters Offers an Unlikely Solution to One of the Greatest Problems of Our Time

The original Twister movie portrayed extreme weather events as rare and unprecedented, while its sequel Twisters showcases them as more common and even a business opportunity. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Digital life

In Twisters,' Storm Chasers Want to Disrupt a Tornado. Is That Possible?

Sean Waugh chases storms in government truck equipped with weather radar and protective cage, while Reed Timmer chases in tank-like truck, revealing the intense passion of storm chasers. [ more ]
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