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The Gusher: Underwater Video of Oil Spill

NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of a solar flare – as seen in the bright flash on the left – on Dec. 31. 2023. The image shows a blend of 171 and 131 Angstrom extreme ultraviolet light that highlights the extremely hot material in flares and which is colorized in blue and gold. (Credit: NASA/GSFC/SDO)

solar flare bright flash

Explore the dynamic nature of solar flares, intense bursts of radiation from the Sun, their causes, effects on Earth, and the remarkable visuals they create.

Solar Flares are Stunning but are They Dangerous? Here's What to Know

Today Streymoy (foreground) and Hestur (in distance) islands are connected by a ferry, but such travel was impossible for most of their history. (Credit: Andrew Mayovskyy/shutterstock)

Faroe Islands

Throughout history, the currents in the fjord between two of the islands made travel treacherous. Now, the tides may be changing. 

Researchers Hope To Harness Tidal Energy to Power Faroe Islands

(Credit: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory) The target chamber of LLNL’s National Ignition Facility, where 192 laser beams delivered more than 2 million joules of ultraviolet energy to a tiny fuel pellet to create fusion ignition on Dec. 5, 2022.

The target chamber of LLNL’s National Ignition Facility, where 192 laser beams delivered more than 2 million joules of ultraviolet energy to a tiny fuel pellet to create fusion ignition

Scientists have made breakthroughs in nuclear energy. But what is nuclear fusion and how does it work? Here are 10 things to know about it.

10 Things You Should Know About Nuclear Fusion

Energy saving thermostat to conserve energy

From sealing your windows to adjusting your thermostat, learn valuable tips and tricks on how to save energy during the winter months. 

How to Save Energy: 5 Tips to Save Money and Stay Warm

Garbage disposal waste

How much food is wasted in the U.S.? Learn where garbage disposal waste goes when food scraps go down your sink and alternative food waste options.

Going Down the Drain: How Much Food Is Wasted in the U.S.?

The Thacker Pass area of Nevada, the location of the McDermitt Caldera. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

Thacker Pass

The McDermitt Caldera on the Oregon-Nevada border may be the largest lithium deposit on Earth. So, how did it get there?

The Gusher: Underwater Video of Oil Spill

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