Astronomers have observed what they are calling a new type of supernova, which has provided an unparalleled glimpse into what happens deep within a star just before it explodes. A study detailing the ...

'A merger-triggered supernova, I think, is just scratching the surface of what's possible.' When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

'A merger-triggered supernova, I think, is just scratching the surface of what's possible.' When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

To date, there’s only sufficiently robust evidence for the existence of two classes of supernovae—that is, star explosions. But there have been plenty of signs that there are likely other types in the ...

So, instead, supernovae are categorized by observed characteristics such as the light curves of how they brighten and fade ...