The fate of massive rotating stars
Researchers showed that massive stars at the end of their lives are more likely to collapse into black holes than explode into supernovae.
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Scientists found neutron stars merge to make heavy elements
A team of astrophysicists in China simulated collisions between the remains of former stars and showed the resulting explosions could…
The Deafening Sound of Neutron Stars Crashing Together
Large stars and planets in space have intense gravity. The gravity of these large celestial bodies is so strong, that they actually warp the…