Scientists may have discovered the mechanism behind the unusual explosive eruptions seen at one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Kilauea, located in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island, experienced at least a dozen instances in 2018 of lava spewing from its crater like a “stomp rocket toy,” a children’s toy in which … Read more
A variation on the theory of quantum gravity – the unification of quantum mechanics and Einstein’s general relativity – could help solve one of the biggest puzzles in cosmology, new research suggests. Scientists have known for almost a century that the universe is expanding. But in recent decades, physicists have discovered that several types of … Read more
Landmarks on Europa’s surface suggest that the ice crust is at the mercy of the waters below. Most importantly, a recent visit from Juno reveals what could be plume activity, which could allow future missions to sample the internal ocean without having to land. It’s been almost two years since Juno made its closest approach … Read more