Thousands of Pacific Palisades residents were urged to evacuate Thursday as a fire exploded amid intense winds.

At Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, Simpson's whirligigs swirl high in the sky, propelled by the natural movements of the wind, forming a magnificent crossover between art and nature. Born in 1919 ...

Upon entry, visitors are greeted by a 55-foot-tall "Whirligig" wind-powered configuration, which sets the tone for the quirky art displayed inside. The American Visionary Art Museum exhibits ...

Another must-see attraction is the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson, which features dozens of colorful and whimsical wind-powered sculptures created by local artist Vollis Simpson.

Though he concedes that the hectic action is part of the fun, A.O. Scott asserted that “this whirligig runs on tenderness and charm.” In David Lowery’s minimalist twist on the haunted house ...

From sky-high thrills to splash-tastic adventures, these seven amusement parks will have you grinning from ear to ear! Holy cow, would you look at that behemoth of a coaster! Valleyfair in Shakopee is ...

Wind Sensing by Biomimetic Flexible Flapping Wing With Strain Sensors Dec. 26, 2024 — Bio-inspired wind sensing using strain sensors on flexible wings could revolutionize robotic flight control ...

Wind is an underutilized resource that has the potential to steer the notoriously dirty shipping industry toward a greener future. Inhabitants of the Marshall Islands—a chain of coral atolls in ...

Wind energy was the leading source, contributing 31.9% to the nation's energy mix, while solar energy contributed 14.7%. Despite a 0.9% increase in electricity consumption, overall power ...

At the same time, the region has become one of the world's largest and fastest growing offshore wind basins. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump called to "open up" the British North Sea and get rid ...

It's free, simple and secure. Wind insurance isn't mandatory in Florida, but your mortgage lender may require it. Regardless, windstorm insurance is a good buy for Florida homeowners, since the state ...