New Scientist: Storm experts make cloud vanish

Published by Colin on 2nd August 2001.

As kid, I used to read about these things in science fiction novels, never imagining some of them would actually become reality within my lifetime: Scientists have managed to make a cloud disappear by sprinkling it with a polymer capable of absorbing 2000 times its own weight in moisture. Practical applications include breaking up hurricanes or getting rid of rain over open-air events.

Religious extremists should start ranting about messing with God’s creation any (sunny) day now.