Japanese Astronomer Saw This Brightest Nova Explosion Yet in Cassiopeia

Medicine & Technology Mar 24, 2021

An amateur astronomer in Japan has spotted an exploding star in a constellation in the northern sky – and its glow is visible now.

"Colossal Forces of Nature" Blast 165-ft Deep Hole in Russian Tundra

Aug 30, 2020

A crater 165 feet deep in the Russian Arctic, first discovered back in July, was believed to have been caused by the explosion of a methane gas buildup.

Exploding Hand Sanitizers: Never Leave them Inside Hot Cars, Warns Expert

May 21, 2020

Expert warns that hand sanitizers left in hot cars will explode, and its alcohol will evaporate, rendering them useless.

Did You Hear That 'Boom' Last Night? Experts Say it was Caused by a Meteor Exploding

May 08, 2020

A fireball was seen north of Seattle on Wednesday night followed by a sonic boom three minutes later.

Russia Experiences Massive Explosion with Failed Missile Test

Aug 15, 2019

Rosgidromet said that readings for gamma radiation at testing stations ranged from 4 to 16 times the normal rate.

Hawaiian Lava Flow Prompts Evacuation on Big Island

Oct 27, 2014

Inhabitants of the Hawaiian Islands owe their tropical homes to volcanic activity that gave rise to the US state thousands of years ago. But some fear that continued lava flows may soon engulf the homes they’ve built as a new volcanic eruption threats the rural population of the Big Island.