How common are Earth-like planets in the universe? When I started working on supernova explosions, I never imagined that my ...
A new explanation for the solar system's radioactive elements suggests Earth-like planets might be found orbiting up to 50 ...
What would really happen if a star exploded close to Earth? A nearby supernova is one of the most powerful events in the universe, capable of releasing more energy in seconds than our Sun will in its ...
Rocky planets like our Earth may be far more common than previously thought, according to new research published in the ...
The results indicate that the elements essential for life formed within extreme, highly energetic environments deep inside stars, far removed from the calm conditions required for life itself. The ...
Supernova is about to happen as the two stars colliding each other will create a bright light visible from the Earth.
TL;DR: Northwestern University astrophysicists have made a discovery that challenges current models of stellar evolution. Leading an international team, the researchers detected a previously unseen ...
NEW YORK – Scientists for the first time have spotted the insides of a dying star as it exploded, offering a rare peek into stellar evolution. Stars can live for millions to trillions of years until ...
This illustration provided by W.M. Keck Observatory depicts the insides of an exploding star. (Adam Makarenko/W. M. Keck Observatory via AP) This illustration provided by W.M. Keck Observatory depicts ...