explosions

Humanity has recorded five nearby supernovae. But we might have missed a few.

And it comes down to the smell of ‘boar taint.’

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

Here’s how that steam-powered boom could happen.

But it can totally explode in your face.

Excerpt: The Great Halifax Explosion

Ukrainian stockpile explosion highlights vulnerability of ammunition depots.

Light 'em up.

Now with less explosive helium tanks

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