Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), an international team of astronomers has discovered a new Type II supernova. The ...

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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 have been able to establish a direct link between supernovae and the formation of black holes and neutron stars, in one of the most intriguing cosmic events ever documented. This discovery ...

Kepler's supernova remnant is extremely exciting for astronomers – a rare example of a supernova for which we have a clear ...

"Why are we here?" is humanity's most fundamental and persistent question. Tracing the origins of the elements is a direct attempt to answer this at its deepest level. We know many elements are ...