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5 months ago

A new origin story for supernovae after 94 years

Stars can supernova through different pathways; massive stars via core collapse and less massive stars via white dwarf detonation.
Recent research suggests the older model for type Ia supernovae is inadequate, prompting a focus on more complex scenarios.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

The Sun Will Destroy the Earth One Day, Right? Maybe Not.

Earth may endure a similar fate as a recently discovered rocky planet around a white dwarf after its star's red giant phase.
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