Supernova archaeology: Finding clues in the ruins of an ancient dead star with Chandra
People often think about archaeology happening deep in jungles or inside ancient pyramids. However, a team of astronomers has ...
Hubble Caught a Cosmic Illusion – And a Supernova Just in Time
A picturesque galaxy 40 million light-years away, NGC 5530 dazzles with its patchy spiral arms in the constellation Lupus.
Can any nearby supernova cause a mass extinction?
The most dangerous parts of a supernova explosion are the outputs like X-rays and gamma rays. Even though they only share a ...
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Will Sirius B explode as a type Ia supernova?
A type Ia supernova occurs when a white dwarf draws hydrogen from a companion. But Sirius A and B are too widely separated ...
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A Supernova From Deep Space May Have Altered Evolution on Earth Forever, Scientists Say
“It’s really cool to find ways in which these super distant things could impact ... 60—one that formed 2.5 million years ago (the supernova one) and another that formed four millions years ...