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'Anti-social' cosmic explosion could change the way we think about dying stars and supernovas

This revelation means scientists might have to rethink Type II supernova models, which would result in some of these cosmic ...

Exploring how dark matter alters electron-capture supernovae and the birth of neutron stars

Electron-capture supernovae (ECSNe) are stellar explosions that occur in stars with initial masses around 8–10 times that of ...
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Strange red nova deaths of shrouded stars investigated by 'stellar Sherlocks'

A group of stellar Sherlocks have solved the mystery of red transient objects that appear and fade in the sky, linking them ...
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Be the First to See a Once-in-a-Lifetime Stellar Explosion!

The American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO) announced on Thursday, June 29, 2023, that a nova eruption is expected from a binary star system called T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) sometime ...
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There's a 90% chance we'll see a black hole explode within a decade, physicists say

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Simulated view of a black hole in front of the Large Magellanic Cloud. | Credit: Alain R, CC ...

The Tycho supernova's hidden secret

In November 1572, a brilliant new star appeared in the constellation Cassiopeia, shining so brightly that it was visible during the day. Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe carefully documented this ...
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Scientists Uncover Earth’s Cosmic Anomaly: Did a Supernova Hit Our Planet 10 Million Years Ago?

A new study reveals an intriguing possibility: asupernova explosion might have sent a surge of cosmic rays toward Earth around 10 million years ago, with consequences etched in ocean rocks. The ...