Researchers accidentally formed gold hydride under extreme pressure, challenging gold’s long-held inert reputation and ...

A new theoretical study suggests fusion reactors could do more than generate energy, they might also produce particles linked to dark matter. Researchers at the University of Cincinnati say they have ...

From a small island off the coast of Panama to the farthest reaches of space, the Smithsonian advanced our knowledge of the ...

Astronomers may have discovered the first example of an explosive cosmic event called a "superkilonova," in the form of a gravitational wave signal detected on Aug. 18, 2025.

What started as a routine task quickly turned into a serious accident. A mistake inside the home led to a sudden explosion ...

When the most massive stars reach the ends of their lives, they blow up in spectacular supernova explosions, which seed the ...

Four federal investigators are flying to the Bay Area to investigate how a gas leak led to a massive explosion, damaging multiple homes in Hayward. The National Transportation Safety Board is ...

HAYWARD, Calif. -- At least six people were taken to the hospital Thursday morning after a massive explosion caused a large fire in Hayward, California, fire officials say. The Alameda County Fire ...

A fire and explosion rocked a neighborhood near Hayward on Thursday. Witnesses said it felt like a powerful earthquake. They described debris scattered and windows being blown out. Six people were ...

A fire and explosion occurred in Hayward in a residential area. Homes were destroyed, a freeway was shut down and six people were taken to the hospital. PG&E said a construction crew damaged an ...