Tag: Mauna Kea Volcano (Hawaii)

Battling Lava and Snowstorms to Keep a Climate Project Alive

Ever since an eruption in Hawaii halted a long-running record of carbon dioxide, scientists have found ways to carry on — atop a neighboring volcano.

Astronomers Find a Black Hole in Our Cosmic Back Yard

Just 1,600 light-years away, the black hole is the closest known to Earth. The good news: It’s dormant, at least for now.