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New images from a spacecraft orbiting Mars show volcanic ash spreading across an ancient sea bed over just 50 years, proving the Red Planet is far more alive than scientists once thought. The discovery turns Mars from a frozen museum into a world that's actively reshaping itself.
Mount Etna dumps 12,000 tonnes of ash daily on nearby towns, but farmers have discovered it's actually a gift. They're turning the volcanic nuisance into free, sustainable fertilizer that boosts crops and cuts chemical use.
Scientists using AI originally designed for Mars just discovered 73 previously unknown volcanic calderas hiding beneath Earth's oceans, more than tripling the number we knew about. The breakthrough could help protect coastal communities from future volcanic hazards.
Scientists discovered ancient fossils in volcanic ash deep inside a remote cave, uncovering clues about a forgotten chapter in evolution. The findings span a million years of preserved history.
While federal regulators propose weakening coal ash cleanup standards, Virginia is standing firm with some of the nation's strongest protections for clean water. The state's stricter laws mean communities stay protected regardless of federal changes.
In eastern Turkey, farmers walk their water buffaloes through snow to a natural 40°C thermal spring for a soak that heals wounds and keeps them healthy. The ten-day ritual has turned a volcanic valley into an unlikely animal spa.
Former world number one tennis champion Ash Barty is swapping her racket for golf clubs at New Zealand's premier pro-am tournament. The three-time Grand Slam winner will join surfing icon Kelly Slater and cricket legends in the star-studded event at Millbrook Resort.
A volunteer firefighter saved a tiny bobcat kitten crawling from the ashes of a Florida brush fire, giving the four-week-old wildcat a second chance at life. The rescued kitten, now named Ash, is recovering at a wildlife rehabilitation center with no major injuries.
Indigenous basketmakers and researchers are racing to protect Maine's ash trees from an invasive beetle that threatens a 10,000-year-old tradition. Most of the state's ash trees remain healthy, and a new collaboration is working to keep it that way.
NASA's Juno spacecraft just witnessed the most powerful volcanic eruption ever recorded in our solar system, a breathtaking display on Jupiter's moon Io that released up to 260 terawatts of energy. The simultaneous eruptions covered 40,400 square miles and revealed a hidden network of magma chambers beneath the moon's fiery surface.
A Liverpool artist is helping grieving families find comfort by incorporating loved ones' ashes into personalized landscape paintings. Gary Harper consults with families to create meaningful artwork that lets them feel connected to those they've lost.
England cricket star Mark Wood is making steady progress recovering from a serious knee injury that cut short his Ashes comeback. While planning for life after cricket, the 36-year-old fast bowler remains focused on returning to the sport he loves.
A determined athlete who couldn't get his visa to train abroad just ran 9.93 seconds in the 100 meters at Nigeria's Commonwealth Games trials. Favour Ashe's personal best came after he chose to train at home instead of giving up on his Olympic dreams.
A former NASA engineer is making space memorials affordable for everyone. His startup will launch 1,000 people's ashes into orbit in 2027 for as little as $249.
After a Georgia wildfire destroyed over 100 homes, volunteer crews are spending hours in protective gear searching through ash and rubble to recover irreplaceable family heirlooms. Wedding rings, jewelry, and keepsakes are being returned to families ready to rebuild.
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British researchers developed a breakthrough method to grow disease-resistant ash trees in just one week instead of six years. The discovery could save millions of trees from a devastating fungal epidemic sweeping across Europe.
British researchers have cracked the code on saving ash trees from a devastating fungus, turning a six-year breeding process into just one week. The breakthrough could rescue millions of trees across Europe from extinction.
A cement company is transforming a former coal power plant in the UK into a facility that converts waste ash into sustainable construction materials. The move could help the building industry slash emissions while giving new life to an industrial site.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovered that a hellish lava world 41 light years away has a hydrogen-rich atmosphere fueled by volcanic gases escaping from its molten surface. The findings give scientists their first real glimpse into how extreme rocky planets form and evolve beyond our solar system.
A Seattle man who lived on the streets for seven years is moving into his first apartment after returning a family's most precious loss. Chris found stolen ashes of a beloved Chihuahua and asked for nothing in return, but the community had other plans.
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