The first “Big One” earthquake in more than a decade has rattled the world. What if it had happened anywhere else? Say, ...

The renewed activity marks the opening chapter of what scientists fear could be another restless year for Europe’s most ...

Astronomers have obtained remarkably detailed images of two stellar explosions -- called novae -- just days after they began.

That's the word U.S. Geological Survey volcanic experts used to describe a muddy eruption at Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park on Saturday morning. Video shared by the USGS on social ...

A new international scientific assessment has delivered the most detailed analysis to date of the atmospheric impacts of the 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai volcanic eruption—the most explosive natural ...

Winter means a lot of indoor time, and I've learned that science experiments are a lifesaver on those long, cold days. The best part? You don't need anything fancy. Baking soda, vinegar, food ...

What can imaging supernovae (plural for supernova) explosions teach astronomers about their behavior and physical characteristics? This is what a recent study published in Nature Astronomy hopes to ...

Hawaii Island's Kilauea volcano began erupting on Sunday, Nov. 9, drawing in hordes of visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park eager to witness the natural spectacle. As one of the world's most ...

NASA released satellite images showing the activity of Ethiopia’s dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano, which marked its first recorded eruption on November 23. The Hayli Gubbi volcano in northern Ethiopia ...

When the Black Death swept through Europe beginning in 1347, the plague wiped out more than half of the continent’s population, upending societies and interrupting wars. New research suggests that a ...