Lyra’s stunning smoke ring – M57 – Astronomy Now
The extraordinary Ring Nebula (Messier 57), showing off its multilayered form. Image: Bob Fera. Messier 57, more famously known as the Ring Nebula, graces the constellation Lyra as one of…
‘Screams and Smoke’: How a Deadly Mass Shooting Unfolded in Sweden
It was about 12:30 p.m. on a gray Tuesday in Orebro, Sweden, when gunfire erupted at an adult education center, with students and teachers in class. Minutes later, as an…
Want to Smoke Outdoors in Milan? Better Be Far From Other People.
Movies like Fellini’s 1960 film “La Dolce Vita” created an image of Italy as a smokers’ paradise. Cigarettes were the ubiquitous props of glamorous socialites, jaded reporters and just about…
Amazon’s Ring Debuts $5-a-Month Smoke Monitoring Service
Amazon.com Inc.'s Ring home security unit on Monday announced upgrades for smoke and carbon monoxide monitoring as well as higher-quality video for some of its cameras. The company is partnering with…
Rare Sea Smoke and Streaming Snow Phenomena Captured Near Pine Island Glacier
In October 2024, Pine Island Glacier, known for its fast-paced retreat and frequent iceberg calving, revealed more than its icy edge. This time, unusual atmospheric activity brought attention to the…