Federal agency flags safety shortcomings that ‘exposed’ workers to explosion at US Steel plant

The blast killed two workers and also injured 11 others, including contractors, according to the Chemical Safety Board, a federal agency investigating the explosion.
Butler Eagle

After deadly explosion at U.S. Steel mill outside Pittsburgh, maintaining safety now falls to Nippon

For Don Furko, Aug. 11, 2025, was a normal shift. Until it became the shift he would never forget. At 10:47 a.m., U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works outside Pittsburgh — a sprawling ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Earth’s Core Might Hold Dozens of Oceans Worth of Hydrogen, Hinting at the Origins of the Planet’s Vast Water Supply

Scientists have long debated whether most of Earth's vital liquid was delivered via icy comets or was homemade ...

What to Know About ‘Stacked Water,’ the Internet’s New Hydration Hack

How to elevate plain water into a broad-spectrum health drink.

This Startup Thinks It Can Make Rocket Fuel From Water. Stop Laughing

General Galactic, cofounded by a former SpaceX engineer, plans to test its water-based propellant this fall. If successful, it could help usher in a new era of space travel. That's a big “if.” ...

SPHEREx Captures Dramatic Outburst of Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

NASA’s SPHEREx telescope observed a dramatic outburst from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS after its October 2025 solar flyby.
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Gas device caused explosion at Olive Branch healthcare facility

Yolanda Calhoun with Dove Family Dentistry shares simple ways parents can build healthy brushing habits and spot early signs of dental issues in kids.