An international research team led by the Yunnan Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has made significant ...

A vast cosmic explosion left behind an intricate masterpiece in the sky — delicate pink and orange filaments dancing in the wake of a dying star. Captured in breathtaking detail, this celestial ...

Learn about the explosions that often occur at the end of a white dwarf star's life, allowing scientists to study the acceleration of the universe.

Astronomers discover two new supernova remnants in the Large Magellanic Cloud, providing insights into stellar explosions and their role in shaping galaxy evolution.

"These two supernova remnants are helping us to better understand the dynamics of our home galaxy’s neighborhood," ...

A stunning new discovery reveals that white dwarf stars — once thought to explode in predictable ways — actually detonate through an astonishing variety of mechanisms. From star cannibalism to violent ...

As the most intense star-forming region in the Local Group, 30 Doradus is of particular importance to astronomers.

"Most of the external layers of a massive star are removed during the supernova, but some material falls back, making the neutron star spin faster." ...

An international research team led by the Yunnan Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has made significant ...

A burning star constantly releases enough energy ... For now the core driver of supernova explosions remains a mystery. Researchers suspect the answer involves neutrinos, nearly massless particles ...

Are we about to witness a massive supernova explosion? 🌟 Scientists predict that we could soon see a naked-eye supernova, an ...