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Betelgeuse is Almost 50% Brighter Than Normal. What’s Going On?
Whenever something happens with Betelgeuse, speculations about it exploding as a supernova proliferate. It would be cool if it did.…
Not All Type 1a Supernovae are Created Equally
New research shows that there are variations in how white dwarfs explode.
The Largest Explosion Ever Seen in the Universe
Astronomers have witnessed the most powerful supernova on record, which could provide insight into the forces that shape galaxies.
You Don't Want to Be Within 160 Light-Years of a Supernova
When it comes to supernovae, what is the minimum safe distance for habitable planets? Larger than we thought.
It’s Time for Supernova Remnant Cassiopeia A to Get the JWST Treatment
Ready for another stunning image from JWST? How about a peek inside a supernova remnant? Not just any stellar debris,…
Did Supernovae Help Push Life to Become More Diverse?
Life on Earth has been around for a long time—at least 3.8 billion years. During that time, it evolved significantly.…
The Dark Energy Camera Captures the Remains of an Ancient Supernova
The first written record of a supernova comes from Chinese astrologers in the year 185. Those records say a 'guest…
JWST Sees the Same Supernova Three Times in an Epic Gravitational Lens
The NASA/European Space Agency (ESA)/Canadian Space Agency (CSA) James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) mission continues to dazzle and amaze with…
Some Elements Arrived on Earth by Surfing Supernova Shock Waves
When stars die, they spread the elements they've created in their cores out to space. But, other objects and processes…
This Binary System is Destined to Become a Kilonova
Kilonovae are extraordinarily rare. Astronomers think there are only about 10 of them in the Milky Way. But they're extraordinarily…