Etna keeps up its spectacular explosions; ash rains on towns
A particularly spectacular blast from Italy's Mount Etna volcano belched out a towering cloud of ash and lava stone Sunday onto Sicilian villages, the latest in a series of explosions since mid-February......»»
A Potentially Spectacular Comet Will Fly by Earth Next Year
Professional and amateur astronomers alike are hoping that Comet C/2023 A3 will sparkle in Earth’s skies in the fall of 2024, although comets are notoriously difficult to predict.....»»
"Smiling cat" Sh2-284 nebula captured in new image
This cloud of orange and red, part of the Sh2-284 nebula, is shown here in spectacular detail using data from the VLT Survey Telescope, hosted by the European Southern Observatory (ESO). This nebula is teeming with young stars, as gas and dust within.....»»
19 dead, thousands seek shelter in South Asia monsoon floods
At least 19 people are dead after floods triggered by South Asia's annual monsoon, with a week of relentless rains forcing thousands of people to seek shelter in India......»»
Stars collided in galactic “demolition derby,” produced oddball gamma-ray burst
Such oddball events tell astronomers a lot about spectacular diversity of cosmic explosions. Enlarge / Astronomers studying a powerful gamma-ray burst (GRB) may have observed a never-before-seen way to destroy a star. (credit: In.....»»
Final Fantasy XVI review: spectacular highs and lows in an uneven epic
Final Fantasy XVI is way too bloated to be a focused action game and far too shallow to be a rewarding RPG......»»
6 coolest Netflix movie and show announcements from the big Tudum event
From young love to spectacular sci-fi, high-octane heists and gripping wartime drama, Tudum 2023 had it all.....»»
The Flash review: a spectacular superhero face-plant
The Flash doesn't just trip and fall; it lands flat on its face......»»
These are the fastest stars in the galaxy
Until recently, there were only ten known stars on trajectories that will allow them to escape the Milky Way galaxy, thrown astray by powerful supernova explosions. A new study using data from ESA's Gaia survey this June has revealed an additional si.....»»
Brightest cosmic explosion of all time: How we may have solved the mystery of its puzzling persistence
First detected accidentally by US military satellites in the late 1960s, cosmic explosions known as gamma ray bursts (GRBs) have come to be understood as the brightest explosions in the universe......»»
Gemini North back on sky with dazzling image of supernova in the Pinwheel Galaxy
The Gemini North telescope, one half of the International Gemini Observatory operated by NSF's NOIRLab, has returned from a seven-month hiatus literally with a bang, as it has captured the spectacular aftermath of a supernova, a massive star that exp.....»»
California"s honey bees await the famous sunshine
California's very wet winter gifted the state a spectacular superbloom—an explosion of flowers that delighted hikers and should have been great news for bees......»»
Research identifies why people prefer spontaneity in entertainment
Audiences love to see athletes and entertainers behaving spontaneously, according to our recent research, because ad-libbed lines, spectacular catches, improvised set lists and the like make performers seem more authentic and genuine......»»
More than 500 people evacuated after Ecuador floods
More than 500 people were evacuated from their homes in northern Ecuador on Sunday following flooding caused by heavy rains, President Guillermo Lasso said......»»
SpaceX video shows awesome view of Falcon 9 landing
Those watching SpaceX's latest mission on Sunday were treated to a clearer-than-usual view of the first-stage booster's spectacular landing on a barge......»»
The best Samsung Galaxy S23 cases: our 16 favorite ones right now
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a spectacular smartphone that can last years. Make sure it does with one of the best Samsung Galaxy S23 cases!.....»»
The clams that fell behind, and what they can tell us about evolution and extinction
Every so often, life on Earth steps onto a nearly empty playing field and faces a spectacular opportunity. Something major changes—in the atmosphere or in the oceans, or in the organisms themselves —and the existing species begin to branch out in.....»»
Storms lash drought-hit Spain
Spain's weather agency issued weather warnings for large parts of the country Tuesday as several days of torrential rains following a prolonged drought caused minor flooding......»»
The "exploding" demand for giant heat pumps
Whole towns in Europe are being heated by huge, energy efficient heat pumps......»»
Venice"s Grand Canal turns bright green due to fluorescein
The spectacular transformation of a stretch of Venice's Grand Canal to fluorescent green was due to fluorescein, a non-toxic substance used for testing wastewater networks, local authorities said on Monday......»»
Australian shelters, pounds kill 50,000 healthy cats and kittens a year: Research suggests there"s a way to prevent it
Stray cats are a longstanding problem in Australian towns and cities. Common complaints about roaming cats include nuisance (fighting and urinating), disease risks to humans and other animals, and predation of native wildlife. The huge numbers of cat.....»»