Chinese astronaut conduct a spherical flame experiment during an orbit to ground space lecture using a match and a candle. Note: Video is in Mandarin - No translation available. Credit: China Central ...

A new ambient sensing technology called Sensify could make this easier by turning your light bulbs into motion sensors. And it might be landing on a Philips Hue bridge near you very soon.

A ground-based observing facility tasked with recording the flare of the northern lights has captured images of an inexplicable pale grey glow amid the streaks of green and red, providing researchers ...

A fire broke out after two gas cylinders exploded inside a tent at the Maha Kumbh venue in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, the police said. The fire spread to several tents, burning them to the ground.

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.

Warning: This story contains major spoilers for "Fourth Wing" and "Iron Flame," the first two books in Rebecca Yarros' "Empyrean" series. The following text has been faithfully transcribed from ...

Trolls, elves, and heaps of holiday cheer light up the streamer's family-friendly section.

Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping more than water: Hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant ahead of the flames in a desperate effort to ...

Using flame retardants to protect the power grid Several Los Angeles area power companies are also using flame retardants to try to help protect power poles and lines, CBS Los Angeles reported.

The deadly winds that helped spread fire across large parts of Los Angeles and reduced neighbourhoods to ashes are tipped to return in a matter of hours. But this time, firefighters say, they're ...

These Otdair Solar Flame Torch Lights have a flickering effect and make an attractive display in your backyard if you are entertaining in the evening. However, the stand on one snapped when I was ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Fire retardant covers a backyard in Mandeville Canyon during the Palisades Fire, Jan. 11, 2025, in Los ...