People often think about archaeology happening deep in jungles or inside ancient pyramids. However, a team of astronomers has ...

Deep-sea samples reveal traces of past cosmic explosions, prompting researchers to seek further proof in lunar soil.

The explosion released elements heavier than iron—like gold and platinum—through a process known as rapid neutron capture ...

In a first-ever near-infrared study of a recurrent nova beyond the Milky Way, astronomers have discovered exceptionally high temperatures and unexpected chemical signatures, pointing to an especially ...

This is the conclusion of a team of researchers from Keele University, England, who calculated the rate of supernova explosions in the vicinity of our solar system. Supernovae occur when ...

“Supernova explosions bring heavy chemical elements into the interstellar medium, which are then used to form new stars and planets. Dr. Quintana explained. “But if a planet, including the Earth, is ...

A new study reveals that supernova explosions may have caused two mass extinctions on Earth 372 million and 445 million years ago by damaging the planet’s atmosphere and triggering climate shifts.

At least two mass extinction events in Earth's history were likely caused by the "devastating" effects of nearby supernova explosions, a new study suggests. Researchers at Keele University say ...

At least two mass extinction events in Earth's history were likely caused by the "devastating" effects of nearby supernova explosions, a new study suggests. Researchers at Keele University say these ...

A supernova is a cataclysmic stellar death that leaves behind a black hole or neutron star. It is the biggest, brightest, and most violent type of explosion scientists have observed in the universe.