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Jun 23, 2025

Scientists crush 4,000 hailstones to study storm secrets

Researchers collected and crushed thousands of hailstones to study storm damage, air quality and climate impacts in the groundbreaking ICECHIP project.

Jun 4, 2025

Scientists chase hailstorms to study costly weather threat

Researchers are driving into hailstorms across the Plains to study how giant hail forms and causes billions in damage. The ICECHIP project is underway.

May 21, 2025

Staff cuts strain tornado warnings amid rising threat

As U.S. tornadoes surge, weather service staff shortages raise safety concerns. Experts warn cuts may impact forecasts and public warnings.