June 11, 2021
Fri. 06/11 - Why Are Tornado Warnings So Inaccurate & Last Minute?
Thanks to a new study that sequenced the genomes of several types of wild melons, we may now know the origins of the watermelon… but we still don’t know how tornadoes are formed. And that’s a problem. Plus, in a bid to continue dominating all Halloween-themed playlists, Danny Elfman released a new punk rock album today, his first since 1994.
Thanks to a new study that sequenced the genomes of several types of wild melons, we now have a better idea of the origins of the watermelon… but we still don’t know how tornadoes are formed. And that’s a problem. Plus, in a bid to continue dominating all Halloween-themed playlists, Danny Elfman released a new punk rock album today, his first since 1994.
Sponsor:
- Indeed, Get a free $75 credit at Indeed.com/goodnews
Links:
- Tornado warnings lag behind hurricane predictions because of a meteorology mystery (Vox)
- Where Your Watermelon Came From (NY Times)
- Watermelon Was Domesticated in Sudan from Kordofan Melon, New Genetic Study Suggests (Sci-News)
- Danny Elfman Came Here to Make a Big Mess (The Ringer)
- Danny Elfman - Big Mess music videos (Epitaph Records, YouTube)
- ‘Lord of the Rings’ Anime Feature Fast-Tracked by New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Animation (Variety)
- Kottke.Org
- Jackson Bird on Twitter
