What happens when you slam a neutron star (or black hole, take your pick) into a companion star? A supernova,…
Above a certain mass, large stars don't become supernovae. That limit might be lower than we thought.
Using a novel approach, a team of researchers has confirmed that the elusive source of cosmic rays is indeed supernova…
When the poet Horace said “We are but dust and shadow”, he probably didn’t think that dust itself could create…
Sometimes loud explosions are easier to deal with when you know they’re coming. They are also easier to watch out…
It is hard for humans to wrap their heads around the fact that there are galaxies so far away that…
Using isotope measurements of a supernova remnant, astronomers have calculated the core density of a white dwarf before it exploded.
In 1181 CE, Chinese and Japanese astronomers noticed a "guest star" as bright as Saturn briefly appearing in their night…
A Japanese oil exploration company recently dug up some samples from the Pacific Ocean floor and donated them to researchers. …
If you're a fan of titanium, you should head to the nearest supernova. You'll get more than enough of it.…