Tank Busters and Weather Research

Link on an article of remodeled A-10 warplane for studying storms from the inside and how scientists hope that understanding storm development will better equip scientists to predict storms powerful storms in the future.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/environment/natural-disasters/weather-studying-warthog-a-fixed-up-a-10-will-fly-into-thunderstorms

New Insect Based Tech for Solving the "Plastic Problem"

Hit link for an interesting article on "Shrilk" which is a material based on the exoskeletons of insects and has physical property changes based on its hydration levels.  This can have an impact on environmental health due to its short structural lifespan of only a few months.

http://www.fastcoexist.com/1679028/insect-inspired-material-that-could-solve-our-plastic-problem