massive stars
An Ancient Supernova Caused a Mass Extinction on Earth, Scientists Believe
If the theory is confirmed with further work, it would show that stars that died hundreds of millions of years ago may have taken some Earthlings to the grave with them, forever altering the course of life on our world.”
Scientists Found a New Kind of Star in Our Galaxy That Can't Be Explained
Scientists have discovered a handful of stars that are inexplicably rich in phosphorus, a key ingredient for life as we know it, in our galaxy.
Scientists Observed the Biggest Supernova Ever Seen in the Universe
The record-smashing explosion in the cosmos was at least twice as bright as the next most luminous supernova ever observed.
A Mysterious ‘Heatwave’ Blast From a Massive Star Was Detected on Earth
Only three such blasts have ever been detected by scientists, making them an extremely rare and weird phenomenon that can teach us about how stars form.
Scientists Think They've Uncovered How the Strongest Magnets in the Universe Form
Magnetars may be the exploded remains of star mergers.
Baby Pictures of a Massive Star
Astronomers made images of a massive star 18 years apart to track its development.
