Could a Supernova Threaten Earth’s Survival? Here’s What You Need to Know

Could a Supernova Threaten Earth’s Survival? Here’s What You Need to Know

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A supernova, an explosive end to a star’s life cycle, has the potential to impact planets in its proximity, including Earth. If a star were to go supernova within close range of our planet, the radiation it emits could lead to catastrophic consequences for life as we know it. However,…

Study Explains Blinking Gamma-Ray Bursts Using Falling Stardust, Unsteady Jets

Study Explains Blinking Gamma-Ray Bursts Using Falling Stardust, Unsteady Jets

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Astrophysicists have developed the first 3D simulation of the entire evolution of a jet from its birth by a rotating black hole to its emission far from the collapsing star. Simulation shows that as the star collapses, its material falls on the disk that swirls around the black hole. This…