In 2015, astrophysicists discovered a system consisting of two compact stars orbiting each other: a pulsar (i.e., a highly ...

Scientists say a supernova explosion close to Earth could be to blame for two extinction events. The post Supernova study ...

"If a massive star were to explode as a supernova close to the Earth, the results would be devastating for life on Earth," said Nick Wright, an astrophysicist at Keele University in the United Kingdom ...

A supernova is one of the most powerful and mysterious phenomena in the universe. It’s an event that occurs when a star ...

Simulated stellar explosions show that massive early stars could have created plentiful water for future stars and planets to ...

A stunning Hubble image showcases a spiral galaxy seemingly intertwined with a nearby star—but looks can be deceiving! This ...

Astronomers have discovered strong evidence for the closest supermassive black hole outside of the Milky Way galaxy. This ...

How could they? A star from dozens of lightyears away was to blame for what would soon happen. Cosmic rays from a nearby ...

Yamal Shakes the Football World: How the Supernova Rewrites the Definition of Genius ...

Sometimes deep space can seem like a cold, uncaring place fully removed from the dramas unfolding on the planet Earth.

A breakthrough simulation reveals how magnetars form and evolve, solving a key mystery about their magnetic origins.

How could they? A star from dozens of lightyears away was to blame for what would soon happen. Cosmic rays from a nearby supernova would soon rain down on the unsuspecting cichlids, tearing apart ...