The critical feature of detonation is that this chemical reaction propagates as a supersonic shock wave rather than a ...

Some of the earliest images ever taken in the wake of massive star’s death give astronomers important clues about what triggers a supernova.

The Times tested the blast waves of several popular civilian guns at an indoor range and found that repeated firing could add ...

The NSG’s explosive experts are also examining the wreckage and will send their technical assessment to the probing agencies.

NASA and Boom Supersonic just released an incredible photo capturing a shockwave emanating from the dark silhouette of the supersonic XB-1 aircraft while it traveled in front of the sun during a Feb.

Some weapons used by the U.S. military are so powerful they can pose a threat to the people who fire them. When weapons are fired, an invisible blast wave travels through the brains of anyone nearby.

There is mystery over the kind of explosive or chemical used in Monday's blast with the forensics and NSG's explosive wing ...

On the evening of August 4, 2020, about 2700 tons of ammonium nitrate exploded at the Port of Beirut in Lebanon, creating a supersonic blast wave that killed more than 200 people, injured 6000 more, ...

A Russian fighter jet accidentally bombed the Russian city of Belgorod near the border with Ukraine, causing a massive blast that injured three people and lifted a car onto the roof of a store. The ...

As the military and occasionally commercial aviation researchers look to fly aircraft higher, farther and faster – much faster, sonic booms such planes can create can cause problems on the ground.