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A new detection method called “Jerk” could dramatically improve how scientists forecast volcanic eruptions. By using a single broadband seismometer, the system can detect extremely subtle ground ...

Visual observations have been a backbone in studies of volcanoes, from 2,000 years ago to now. They remain fundamental to understanding how volcanoes work, and technological advancements, such as ...

This week's question comes from Morning Brief reader Robert, who asks, "Do tornadoes rotate clockwise or counterclockwise?

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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is shooting lava fountains up to 1,000 feet, and falling ash and volcanic fragments are forcing ...

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Fusion power promises to generate large amounts of clean electricity from nearly limitless fuel. This article explains the main approaches and the companies that use them.

Even though the dishes are what bring us all into Taco Bell, it's the chain's hot sauces that keep many of us there. This month, the chain is expanding its already sweat-inducing offerings (and a ...

PCWorld breaks down optimal SSD storage capacities for different users, from basic 256GB drives to 1TB+ for gamers and content creators. Proper SSD sizing matters because insufficient storage causes ...

NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...