Astronomers are investigating a rare cosmic event called a 'superkilonova,' which may have involved both a supernova and a kilonova from the same massive star system. The event, more than a billion ...

A spectacular cosmic event nicknamed “SN Winny” could help solve one of astronomy’s biggest mysteries: how fast the universe is expanding. This rare superluminous supernova, located 10 billion ...

A good number of important scientific inquiries center on the physics of explosions. The new facility will help scientists ...

Texas A&M University has opened what researchers describe as the world’s largest dedicated explosions ...

What are the little red dots discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope? These X-rays may offer a clue.

A stellar explosion with subtle hints of a black hole binary in the background. (Courtesy: Carl Knox, OzGrav – Swinburne University of Technology) Predictions that black holes cannot form within a ...

New simulations show that early ultraviolet light controlled whether ultra-faint dwarf galaxies could form stars.

Despite playing against only 23 playoff opponents during its 30-year history, Toronto is familiar with falling into an early ...

Being aware of the night sky even as you walk, even through a city, can give you a grounding in learning bright stars, ...

Canadian subsurface intelligence leader Ideon Technologies today announced its official launch into the Chilean market, accelerating the company’s international growth and deepening its commitment to ...

The universe is a dynamic place, and in recent times astronomers have witnessed a monumental transformation in one of the ...

Even if Betelgeuse doesnt go supernova, watching it change provides a unique opportunity to see how stars evolve. It tells us ...