Why phone and laptop batteries explode - and 6 ways to protect yourself

A faulty lithium-ion battery is a serious hazard and can catch fire. Here's what to do if the unthinkable happens - and some tips for preventive care.

The Internet Is Panicking About ‘Exploding' Trees. Indigenous People Have Experienced Them for Centuries.

Social media treats the tree-popping phenomenon as a sign of the apocalypse, but Indigenous peoples have long used the sound of cracking timber to mark the passage of winter. Turns out, it takes a ...