... have at last found definitive evidence that the universe's first dust -- the celestial stuff that seeded future generations of stars and planets -- was forged in the explosions of massive stars.
An event as simple as the world's first bite may have sparked an ancient "explosion" of life 500 million years ago that led to the rise of the broad groups of animals that are still alive today. A ...
... molecules for use in portable sensors that quickly and reliably detect the presence of plastic explosives, a pressing need for soldiers in Iraq. The molecules can also identify which type of explosive ...
In 2005, NASA astronomers began watching the Moon to see how often meteoroids crashed into the lunar surface. They've just video-taped their 100th explosion.
... it may help them to solve some of the outstanding puzzles surrounding these types of explosion. For instance, according to mathematical calculations of the forces involved in neutron star collapse, ...
... , which glow blue under ultraviolet light. One of the films can distinguish between different classes of explosive chemicals, a property that could provide evidence to help solve a crime, or prevent ...
... less apt to detonate accidentally, and produce fewer toxic byproducts. Their study of these more environmentally friendly explosives is scheduled for the June 24 issue of ACS` Chemistry of Materials.
... new GLAST Burst Monitor, an instrument scheduled to be rocketed into orbit next month to help astrophysicists learn more about the star crushing (or merging?) explosions that create gamma ray bursts.
... Telescope--will within months begin to send back detailed, real-time data on the most energetic explosions and flare-ups the cosmos has to offer.You may think of gamma rays as tools for scorching ...
A former government safety official tells 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley that industry and government are not doing enough to stop deadly dust explosions. Sunday, June 8, at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
... environments.
For their experiments, researchers used tributyl phosphate and three explosives – cyclotrimethylenetrinitromine, trinitrotoluene, commonly known as TNT, and pentaerythritol tetranitrate ...
Astronomers recently announced that they have found a novel explanation for a rare type of super-luminous stellar explosion that may have produced a new type of object known as a quark star.
... ) this morning. The Ministry of Interior announced the incident. According to initial information the explosions took place in a warehouse for dismantling munitions in the area around Chelopechene...
Two space station astronauts took a daring spacewalk Thursday to cut into the insulation of their descent capsule and remove an explosive bolt with firecracker force — enough to blow off their hands.
Researchers at UC San Diego are using statistical pattern recognition and image processing to help the U.S. military better detect hidden roadside explosives.
