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Astronomers have observed what they are calling a new type of supernova, which has provided an unparalleled glimpse into what happens deep within a star just before it explodes. A study detailing the ...

Astronomers captured a glimpse of the innermost layers of a massive star before it exploded in a supernova, changing their understanding of how stars evolve and die.

A weird and extremely violent new type of supernova in which a massive star was "stripped to the bone," offers a rare glimpse of the interior of a massive star prior to its death.

Supernova SNR 0509-67.5 likely exploded twice.What are Type Ia supernovae? The majority of the universe’s supernovae are the explosive deaths of massive stars. One important supernova variety ...

A peculiar supernova prompts new theories about the cosmos Scientists think a gigantic dying star tried to swallow a black hole. It didn't end well for the star, a new study says.

An exploding star is a catastrophe on a cosmic scale, but here on Earth we’re safe from such astral disasters—for now ...

Astronomers captured a glimpse of the innermost layers of a massive star before it exploded in a supernova, changing their understanding of how stars evolve and die.