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
By studying Antarctic ice that formed tens of thousands of years ago, researchers detected traces of iron-60, a rare radioactive form of iron created during supernova explosions.
From Science Daily • May 14, 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
I have trouble getting excited about a star going supernova.
From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass
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