NASA Science News for August 16, 2001 11:30:00 AM

While most people are trying to avoid the perils of this year's hurricanes, scientists will soon be flying right into them. The daring researchers and their robotic assistants aim to understand these mighty storms from the inside out. The new data could help forecasters predict hurricanes better than before -- saving property and even lives.

FULL STORY and GRAPHICS at:

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2001/ast16aug_1.htm?list32451

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