Look Inside Largest Tornado Ever With New Tool – National Geographic
Scientists now have a way to understand the fierce tornado that killed veteran stormchaser Tim Samaras in 2013 in El Reno, Oklahoma. The May 31 storm was the largest ever recorded, and one of the fastest. New software has allowed scientists to piece together video…
‘Top Gear’ returns in May 2016 without Clarkson – Engadget
While Clarkson, May and Hammond develop a new motoring show for Amazon, the BBC is working on its biggest Top Gear reboot in years. Presenter Chris Evans (no, not Captain America) is taking over Clarkson’s role and revealed last weekend exactly when the first episode…
Don’t Like Crowds or Traffic? Watch WeHo’s Halloween Carnaval at Home – WEHOville
WeHo’s Halloween Carnaval crowds in 2013. (Photo by Jon Viscott) Love WeHo’s Halloween Carnaval but can’t take the crowds? Worried about traffic and parking? Well this year you can watch it from home in as outrageous a costume as you like. The City of West…
Lee Founders Weekend 2015 celebrates 20 years with expanded events – Berkshire Eagle (subscription)
LEE — A milestone, cemetery tour and an aerial drone fly-over highlight a revised and expanded Lee Founders Weekend this year. Festival Latino of the Berkshires celebrates its 20th anniversary as one of the premier events during the tradition three-day celebration in September to promote…
Big data analytics accelerates Williams’ Formula One performance – V3.co.uk
Formula One cars are essentially big data factories on wheels. They have hundreds of sensors across many components collecting data on everything from fuel levels and engine performance, to oil temperature and tyre pressure. Turning that data into useful information to tweak a car’s performance…
Global, Chinese automakers debut new models – FOX 10 News Phoenix
By JOE McDONALDAP Business Writer SHANGHAI (AP) – Ford showed off its new Taurus and Nissan unveiled a midsize sedan designed for China on Monday at a Shanghai Auto Show that highlighted the commercial resurgence of lower-priced Chinese auto brands. Competition in China is intensifying…