Australia: Altocumulus Clouds Appear Over Brisbane, Signaling Weather Shift

Queensland braces for a cold, rainy start to August, with maximum temperatures dropping up to 10 degrees below average. Altocumulus clouds, commonly known as "mackerel skies," were seen over Brisbane. These wave-like cloud patterns often signal changing weather or approaching atmospheric instability.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Damaging Hailstorm to Central Texas

A severe thunderstorm swept through Central Texas on Thursday, May 22, bringing hail that caused widespread damage across multiple counties.

Replica of U.S. kamikaze bat on display

Replica of U.S. kamikaze bat on display

SYDNEY, Australia - A replica of a bat with a small napalm bomb strapped to its chest, which was devised during World War II by U.S. military scientists for attacking Japanese cities. The replica, reconstructed by Richard Scott-Child of the Australian Museum in Sydney, is currently on display at the museum. Plans called for hundreds of the bats to be used, but the project was canceled due to embarrassing setbacks during tests.

Replica of U.S. kamikaze bat on display

Replica of U.S. kamikaze bat on display

SYDNEY, Australia - A replica of a bat with a small napalm bomb strapped to its chest, which was devised during World War II by U.S. military scientists for attacking Japanese cities. The replica, reconstructed by Richard Scott-Child of the Australian Museum in Sydney, is currently on display at the museum. Plans called for hundreds of the bats to be used, but the project was canceled due to embarrassing setbacks during tests.