How a meteorologist helped make Twisters’ storm-chasing science as real as possible

How a meteorologist helped make Twisters’ storm-chasing science as real as possible

The Current21:31Why tornados continue to fascinate The summer blockbuster Twisters has taken the box office by storm and has boosted an already-established interest in storm chasing.  And while meteorologist and storm chaser Sean Waugh says even though parts of the film are exaggerated, the science, gear, and lingo accurately represent what it’s like to research and … Read more

World’s greatest mimic: this bird can perfectly replicate the sounds of 20 other birds

World’s greatest mimic: this bird can perfectly replicate the sounds of 20 other birds

In the forests of eastern Australia, a unique annual ritual is underway.  A male superb lyrebird fans out its large tail and bobs up and down amongst the foliage. It’s performing a song and dance routine in hopes of winning a potential mate.  Unfortunately, this bird isn’t drawing any attention. Female lyrebirds require more complex … Read more

NDP ethics critic calls for Scheer to appear before House ethics committee

NDP ethics critic calls for Scheer to appear before House ethics committee

New Democrat ethics critic Matthew Green is calling for Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer to appear before Parliament’s access to information, privacy and ethics committee to answer questions about why he broke House of Commons rules by filming a partisan video in his Parliament Hill office. Scheer shot the video to endorse a Conservative candidate in an … Read more