The results indicate that the elements essential for life formed within extreme, highly energetic environments deep inside stars, far removed from the calm conditions required for life itself. The ...
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Earth and solar system may have been shaped by nearby exploding star
A new explanation for the solar system's radioactive elements suggests Earth-like planets might be found orbiting up to 50 ...
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Ancient star blasts may shield Earth from cosmic radiation
Earth sits in a harsh galaxy filled with high-energy particles that can strip atmospheres, scramble DNA, and sterilize worlds ...
What can imaging supernovae (plural for supernova) explosions teach astronomers about their behavior and physical ...
An immensely powerful flash detected earlier this year was created by a massive star exploding when the universe was just ...
NEW YORK – Scientists for the first time have spotted the insides of a dying star as it exploded, offering a rare peek into stellar evolution. Stars can live for millions to trillions of years until ...
Dust littered the early universe and seeded the formation of rocky planets such as the Earth. But where, exactly, most of the celestial grit came from was uncertain until now. Astronomers have found ...
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