Supernova

Dark energy may have caused the universe to expand rather than contract

Known as ΛCDM, the standard model of cosmology weaves together dark energy, dark matter, and Einstein’s general relativity.

Astronomers discover massive bubble around dying star Joseph Shavit

Fist-of-its-kind supernova offers rare look into the explosive death of a star Joshua Shavit

Strange neutrino interactions could change how stars die, study finds Mac Oliveau

Astronomers find first visual proof of a star exploding twice Joshua Shavit

White dwarf duo reveals the origins of the universe’s brightest explosions Rebecca Shavit

Perfectly shaped cosmic bubble in space baffles astronomers Joshua Shavit

Bold new theory challenges endless expansion of the universe Joshua Shavit

Supernova explosion blamed for two extinction events on Earth Joseph Shavit

New supernova discovery may hold key to the history of the Universe Joshua Shavit

4,000 white dwarf star explosions revolutionize dark energy research Joseph Shavit

Astrophysicists solve mystery of last historical supernova from 1181 AD Rebecca Shavit

Once-in-a-lifetime stellar explosion will be visible to all this summer Joseph Shavit

Scientists discover new type of explosion that is brighter than 100 billion stars Joseph Shavit

First-ever radio waves observed from a white dwarf star supernova Joseph Shavit

Extraterrestrial stone brings first tangible evidence of a supernova to Earth Joseph Shavit

1,000-light-year wide bubble surrounding Earth is source of all nearby, young stars Joseph Shavit