SN 2018zd is the first confirmed electron-capture supernova, solving a decades-old mystery tied to the…
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Supernova refers to the explosive death of a star, a cataclysmic event that releases an immense amount of energy and often outshines entire galaxies for a brief period. These cosmic explosions play a crucial role in the universe by dispersing heavy elements into space, seeding future generations of stars and planets. Supernovae are also vital tools in astrophysics, helping scientists measure cosmic distances and study the expansion of the universe. Explore the latest research on supernovae, from their underlying mechanisms to their far-reaching impact on galaxies and cosmic evolution.
‘Magneto-rotational hypernova’ soon after the Big Bang fuelled high levels of uranium, zinc in ancient…
A third type of supernova, the electron capture variety, has been confirmed in SN 2018zd.…
A team led by astronomers at UC Santa Barbara have confirmed the existence of an…
Watch as the blast wave from an exploded star moves at nearly 9 million miles…
New supernova data show the Hubble constant may vary with cosmic distance, helping explain why…
Gamma-ray burst GRB 160203A unexpectedly brightened hours after its explosion, suggesting it collided with dense…
Supernova blasts can swell nearby stars in binary systems, creating brief, bright, cool phases. Simulations…
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will observe thousands of distant type Ia supernovae to…
New research suggests the Hubble constant may change over time, offering a better fit for…
Plutonium-244 found in ocean crust offers first physical evidence of heavy element formation from ancient…
Never-Before-Seen Scenario ‘Stretches What’s Physically Possible’ A curiously yellow star has caused astrophysicists to reevaluate…
A new spectral analysis method from SNfactory improves supernova distance accuracy, helping future telescopes better…
The discovery of a hydrogen-deficient yellow star exploding as a supernova defies astrophysical models and…
Chandra observations of the Cas A supernova remnant revealed stable titanium bubbles consistent with neutrino-driven…
Data from Chandra, NuSTAR, and ALMA suggest a hidden neutron star lies within SN 1987A,…
Astronomers used Chandra to detect an important type of titanium in the supernova remnant Cas…
eROSITA Space Telescope Finds Largest Supernova Remnant Ever Discovered With X-Rays In the first all-sky…