supernova
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"About three months after the collapse, as the supernova debris expands and cools, the gamma rays can begin to leak out," Acero said.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
Then there’s poet and novelist Ocean Vuong, whose appearance on the show in 2025 was like a supernova.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Researchers are especially interested in the powerful "kicks" neutron stars receive during supernova explosions.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
This helped researchers rule out competing theories, including the idea that the material came from older supernova explosions that slowly faded over millions of years.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
The term supernova was coined in the 1930s by a memorably odd astrophysicist named Fritz Zwicky.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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