Using a combination of telescopes, astronomers have characterized the closest supernova linked to a fast X-ray transient. The ...

Only a few dozen of these short-lived binaries exist in the galaxy at a time, making the serendipitous find extremely ...

"Very massive stars are like the 'rock stars' of the universe — they are powerful, and they live fast and die young." ...

As per a report from Space.com, researchers used sophisticated models and observations to learn that very massive stars give ...

A team of scientists has developed a new model to study ‘very massive stars’ and their impact on the formation of black holes ...

Astronomers have spotted another never-before-seen "nova" blaze to life in the night sky. This may be the first time that ...

Traditionally thought to go silent after a brief flare of activity, some black holes are now being observed emitting new ...

Nelson passed away in 2023 after many years of heart and kidney issues caused by diabetes. His family told WRAL News that ...

Maj. Nichole Ayers spoke with Denver7's Ryan Fish from the International Space Station, talking about her mission, her ...