The solar superstorm emanated from an active sunspot region called AR3664. Clusters of sunspots like this one are notorious for producing explosive solar phenomena, such as solar flares (sudden bursts ...

A star thousands of times larger than the Sun just underwent a dramatic transformation that's a prelude to catastrophe.

A man suffered a traumatic injury to his hand Saturday afternoon as the result of an explosive going off, according to the Modesto Fire Department. At about 12:20 p.m., emergency responders were ...

The curious minds at What If investigate the catastrophic scenario of the sun exploding, revealing how life on Earth and the very fabric of our solar system would be instantly and drastically ...

The sun is putting on a show. On Sunday the star unleashed several strong and bright solar flares, including one of the most powerful eruptions seen in decades. Far from the steadily glowing orb we ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Exploding trees may be taking over your social media feed, but a local gardening expert says you are unlikely to see them in your own backyard. Rick Vuyst, the former CEO ...

Severe cold temperatures hitting much of the country this week could branch out − literally. As people brace for the winter weather, some social media posts in recent days have warned of the chance of ...

This weekend, much of the United States is expecting to be hit with a polar vortex with extreme cold — cold that's icy, bone-chilling and … explosive? As people prepare for these frigid temperatures, ...

John Seiler was strolling across Virginia Tech’s campus with his students Thursday morning when something stopped them in their tracks: a sweet cherry tree with an unusual jagged scar running along ...

Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and slightly cinematic) rumor called "exploding trees." Videos circulate of loud, ...

WEST DES MOINES PARKS AND RECREATION FACEBOOK PAGE. RIGHT NOW. STORIES OF TREES EXPLODING IN THE COLD ARE GETTING A LOT OF ATTENTION ONLINE. YOU SHOULD KNOW OFFICIALS ARE DEBUNKING THOSE CLAIMS. IT’S ...