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By Dec 16, 2020
Space

Stars are dying all across the galaxy—why don’t we see them?

Humanity has recorded five nearby supernovae. But we might have missed a few.
By Sep 30, 2020
Science

Pig sex and celery have a surprising connection

And it comes down to the smell of ‘boar taint.’
By Jun 25, 2020
Environment

A massive volcanic eruption may have contributed to the rise of the Roman Empire

After Alaska’s Okmok volcano blew its top in 43 BCE, the Mediterranean saw years of bitter cold and famines.
By May 11, 2018
Science

If Kilauea’s lava lake falls below the water table, the results could be explosive

Here’s how that steam-powered boom could happen.
By Dec 9, 2017
Science

Good news: A microwaved egg can’t permanently damage your hearing

But it can totally explode in your face.
By Dec 7, 2017
Science

What happened when a ship packed with six million pounds of explosives went up in flames

Excerpt: The Great Halifax Explosion
By Jul 29, 2017
Military

Something scarier than a grenade-toting drone

Ukrainian stockpile explosion highlights vulnerability of ammunition depots.
By Jul 2, 2017
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Everything you need to know about the explosive science of fireworks

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Space

SpaceX aims to launch the Falcon 9 again this Sunday

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By Sep 19, 2016
Technology

Shatterproof Glass Helped Prevent Further Injuries In Chelsea Bombing

It was one of the post-9/11 additions to New York City buildings