At least two mass extinction events in Earth's history were likely caused by the 'devastating' effects of nearby supernova explosions, a new study suggests. Researchers say these super-powerful blasts ...

Jan. 10, 2025 — A new study based on the sampling and analysis of volcanic ash at Cumbre Vieja volcano in the Canary Islands, located off Africa's northwest coast, suggests that the composition ...

But the Golden Dome project will not come to fruition without novel technologies—for which development might not be easy. The U.S. Space Force is undertaking a significant defense project ...

Editor's note: Volcano Watch is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. Kīlauea volcano at Hawai'i Volcanoes ...

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets after Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel, October 1, 2024. (REUTERS) The world is witnessing a major ...

Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to all four kinds of volcanoes found on Earth, including one of the largest plug-dome volcanoes: Lassen Peak (10,457 feet). Most of the park is closed in ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- You’ve seen “Wicked” on the big screen, now see it on an even bigger screen. The film, a prequel to “The Wizard of Oz” starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana ...

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The Blue Ghost lander touched down on the moon on Sunday. A smooth, upright landing makes Firefly the first private outfit to put a spacecraft on the moon without crashing or falling over Two ...

The fun part? It is located in a large geodesic dome. The geometric model is made up of mainly with wood and metal links for a light and resistant construction. Reinterpreting the teachings of ...

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is at it again, with lava from the latest eruptive episode shooting nearly 600 feet into the air. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), episode 11 of the ...