Storm Eowyn Brings Strong Winds To Parts Of UK And Ireland 9

Storm Eowyn brought strong winds to parts of UK and Ireland on Friday, January 24, prompting rare red weather warnings in both countries. Schools and businesses were closed due to expected disruptions, with several flights canceled at Belfast City Airport.

US: Video Captures Moment Lightning Strikes Plane In California

This video captured the moment a plane was struck by lightning in California. The second clip is a closer cropped version and shows sparks discharging from the plane wings. It was was recorded around south San Diego, California along Monterey Road on Saturday, March 30.

3 men receive Kyoto Prize

3 men receive Kyoto Prize

KYOTO, Japan - 2010 Kyoto Prize laureates (from L) Shinya Yamanaka, a Kyoto University professor known for developing technologies to generate induced pluripotent stem cells, or iPS cells, Hungarian mathematician Laszlo Lovasz and South African artist William Kentridge pose with the award at a press conference in Kyoto on Nov. 10, 2010. The international prize is annually presented by the Inamori Foundation to those who have made significant contributions in the field of advanced technology, basic sciences, as well as arts and philosophy.

3 men receive Kyoto Prize

3 men receive Kyoto Prize

KYOTO, Japan - 2010 Kyoto Prize laureates (from L) Shinya Yamanaka, a Kyoto University professor known for developing technologies to generate induced pluripotent stem cells, or iPS cells, Hungarian mathematician Laszlo Lovasz and South African artist William Kentridge pose with the award at a press conference in Kyoto on Nov. 10, 2010. The international prize is annually presented by the Inamori Foundation to those who have made significant contributions in the field of advanced technology, basic sciences, as well as arts and philosophy. (Kyodo)