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A greenish-black sky stretches from horizon to horizon across the flat Kansas prairie, and the air suddenly goes still. For millions of Americans living in the heart of the country, this is what spring looks like on a...
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How do weather forecasts work well enough to trust with lives? The answer runs through weather balloons lifting off at the same hour worldwide,...