A University of Virginia doctoral student and a team of astronomers have, for the first time, captured radio waves from a rare class of exploding star, giving them an unprecedented look into the final ...

A dead star accelerates protons to extreme speeds, shedding light on the origin of the most energetic cosmic rays.

A mysterious cosmic explosion has astronomers buzzing, as a strange event may hint at an entirely new kind of stellar ...

For the first time, scientists have witnessed the inner workings of a dying star as it exploded, offering an unprecedented glimpse into the intricate process of stellar evolution. While cosmic ...

Astronomers have discovered the first radio signals from a unique category of dying stars, called Type Ibn supernovae, and these signals offer new insights into how massive stars meet their demise.

One of the largest known stars in the cosmos is poised for catastrophe. After witnessing the massive object undergo a dramatic transformation, a team of astronomers say the star is on the verge of ...

When enough material accumulates, it triggers a sudden thermonuclear explosion, causing the system to brighten dramatically.

Photographer Nigel Stanbury has won the top prize in the South Downs to Deep Space category at the South Downs National Park's astrophotography competition. Taken with a 150mm telescope, the photo ...