A study using the NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and other X-ray telescopes has revealed that "an exploded star can pose ...

"The speed at which this doomed stellar system is lurching wildly, likely due to the extreme brightness, is a frantic sign of ...

When a star explodes it can have drastic consequences for the area of space around it, destroying or altering entire systems and beyond. However, a supernova in a star system near our planet may have ...

In addition to revealing characteristics of mysterious particles called neutrinos, the massive DUNE experiment could help ...

The close proximity of Venus and the Crab Nebula (M1) in the predawn sky offers a modern parallel to the supernova observation of 1054 AD, allowing for simultaneous viewing of both celestial objects.

The material ejected by a supernova initially expands very rapidly, but then gradually slows down, forming an intricate giant bubble of hot glowing gas. (University of Warwick / Mark Garlick) (CN) — ...

LOS ANGELES — Scientists think they have solved the mystery of how planets form around a star born in a violent supernova explosion, saying they have detected for the first time a swirling disk of ...

A supernova that erupted when a massive star died could have destroyed our infant solar system — if it weren't protected by a cocoon of molecular gas. When you purchase through links on our site, we ...

On Mars, things are a lot more static. It’s a single-plate planet with incredibly slow mixing. When InSight peered into the ...