The decades-old flames at Turkmenistan’s so-called “Gates of Hell” are finally starting to dim. But while officials and ...

Why it's incredible: The entire gas crater has been on fire for more than 50 years. The "Gates of Hell," also known as the Darvaza gas crater after a nearby village, is a methane- and fire-filled ...

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During an international conference on hydrocarbon resources in Turkmenistan’s capital Ashgabat earlier this month, Irina Luryeva, head of the scientific research institute at the state-owned energy ...

Rarely does an industrial accident develop into a major tourist attraction. But when a Soviet exploratory team drilled for natural gas in Turkmenistan more than 50 years ago, they are said to have set ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Planet Earth Drilling has begun at our sacred site Pe' Sla, setting a dangerous precedent for Indigenous lands across the country. It must be stopped. Nuclear Energy Science history: Chernobyl nuclear ...