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"This the first time anyone has conceived using fire whirls for oil spill remediation, and it's really just the beginning," said Oran, professor of aerospace engineering in the College of Engineering.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

A better understanding of how fire whirls form and behave could help engineers develop more efficient combustion systems and improve efforts to predict and manage wildfires.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Despite their impressive performance, fire whirls are not easy to control.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

He stamps his feet, whirls his arms and screams at whichever referee is unlucky enough to be within earshot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The wind kicks up and whirls, and the leaves of the old oak outside my window brush up against the pane, stealing my attention.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed