RADAR TECHNOLOGY

Sep 17 2025SCIENCE

UFOs Over the USS Jackson: A Navy Chief's Unforgettable Encounter

A Navy chief, Alexandro Wiggins, had a strange experience while on duty. He saw something odd on radar. It was off the coast of California. He was on the USS Jackson. He saw four UFOs shaped like tic-tacs. Wiggins saw the first UFO come out of the water. He was confused. He thought it might be clouds or something else. But he saw it rise fast. It was too fast for no...

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Dec 01 2024ENVIRONMENT

Radar's Surprise: Birds on the Weather Map

Ever wondered how we keep track of the weather? Radar is the secret! This clever tool started way back in the 1800s and was first used by the military to spot enemy planes during World War II. But guess what? It turns out radar can also spot weather patterns. Fast forward to today, and we use it all the time on our smartphones. Here in Minnesota, we use radar to wat...

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