supernova

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If it is large enough, it could end its life in a supernova explosion.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

Now researchers have identified an unusual supernova in the early Universe that could provide a valuable new clue.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

Perley believes observations of this unusual supernova could help resolve the disagreement.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

There he will work with Professor Dan Kasen, the scientist who originally proposed the magnetar powered supernova model.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 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