Astronomers have studied 3,600 supernovas to discover diversity in exploding white dwarf stars, a vital tool in the investigation of dark energy.

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is set to detect millions of exploding vampire stellar remnants called "white dwarfs," shedding ...

Astronomers have teamed up with citizen scientists to discover a brand-new exploding star that's greedily feeding on a stellar companion. The newly observed binary system features a cataclysmic ...

"The discovery of GOTO0650 is really the pinnacle of two years of consistent hard work from our volunteers." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Stars often die with a final burst of beauty. For the first time, astronomers have captured visual proof that a star can explode not once, but twice before fading forever. Using the European Southern ...

Astronomers find an explanation for the fastest stars in the galaxy while uncovering a new mechanism for a supernova explosion. Credit: Technion illustration Astronomers call a special kind of ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. An image of the double detonation supernova SNR 0509-67.5 as seen by the VLT. | Credit: ESO/P.