In addition to revealing characteristics of mysterious particles called neutrinos, the massive DUNE experiment could help astronomers find a supernova right as it begins. At this very moment, ...
Astronomers have discovered what may be a massive star exploding while trying to swallow a black hole companion, offering an explanation for one of the strangest stellar explosions ever seen.
BOSTON, MA – April 30, 2025 – The award-winning PBS science series, NOVA, a production of GBH, today announced the two-part documentary special “ULTIMATE CRASH TEST” will premiere May 7th and 14th, ...
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How AI helped uncover a new type of supernova
Editor's note: This article (originally published Aug. 13, 2025) has been updated to include new text and illustrations featured in the Jan. 2026 issue of Astronomy. Using an artificial intelligence ...
Astronomers have, for the first time, recorded the moment a star’s explosion broke through its surface. The nearby supernova, SN 2024ggi, revealed a surprisingly olive-shaped blast when studied with ...
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