explosions
The Noisey Guide to Getting the Uber Driver to Pass You the AUX Cord
They say life isn’t about the destination; it’s about the journey. The Uber is that journey.
The Daredevil Life and Pyrotechnic Death of Sophie Blanchard
Live by the balloon, die by the balloon.
The Oldest Record Nova Wasn't a Star Exploding, It Was Two Stars Colliding
The only thing more exciting than one star exploding? Two stars exploding.
Astronomers Saw a Star Explode from Multiple Angles, and Expect It to Echo
“You couldn't have designed a better experiment."
Gas Distribution Safety Questioned in Mexico After Fatal Hospital Explosion
Hundreds of people have been killed in accidents blamed on LPG or natural gas leaks in Mexico. But every day, countless Mexicans wake up to hearing a vendor call "Gaaaas!" as trucks distribute propane gas cylinders to fuel homes and businesses.
Some Assholes in Honduras Blew Up a Dog and Put the Video Online
The video is high on the list of Worst Things in the World, and far, far crueler than your usual internet shock vid.
Should This Guy Really Get Ten Years in Prison For Blowing Up His House?
A 47-year-old inconsistently employed construction worker tried to blow himself up. Instead of getting mental health treatment, he's getting locked up.
The Algorithm That Might End Pipeline Leaks
Maybe we can cut back on some of those devastating explosions.
Bombings Create Carnage in Iraq as Obama Sends Troops to Help Fight the Islamic State
A series of car bombings and a suicide truck attack killed at least 58 people and injured dozens more in cities across Iraq over the weekend.
Photos of My Dad, the Amateur Scientist
He's just a dad with a love for chemical reactions and things that go ka-boom.