On the night of September 18, 1980, a Titan II missile carrying a thermonuclear warhead exploded in rural Arkansas. Here’s what the terrifying incident was like, from those who were there.

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A deep-space photo of the Jellyfish Nebula in Gemini shows a brain-like structure, capturing the supernova remnant IC 443 and surrounding interstellar gas and stars.

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Microscopic crystals extracted from meteorites could help settle a debate about the birth of our patch of the Milky Way.

Modern missile technology has transformed the way nations think about war, as well as strategic deterrence.

Year two after disaster brings quiet exhaustion, “fire-brain,” and hard truths. What survivors and leaders need to sustain recovery when the media attention fades.

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Sprinklers helped stop flames from spreading through a five-unit townhouse building during a fire in Ipswich on Saturday evening, fire officials said.