Researchers observed a supernova in progress that showed the onion-like structure of elements in stars, and the explosion may belong to a class of its own ...

Astronomers captured a glimpse of the innermost layers of a massive star before it exploded in a supernova, changing their understanding of how stars evolve and die.

A weird and extremely violent new type of supernova in which a massive star was "stripped to the bone," offers a rare glimpse of the interior of a massive star prior to its death.

A single type of exploding star became astronomy’s ultimate measuring stick, helping scientists map the universe with ...

Onionlike Space Explosion May Be a New Type of Supernova The rare blast peeled back the inner layers of a dying star, offering clues to how the elements that make up life on Earth were forged.

JWST spies the aftermath of a famous supernova The telescope's penetrating eye brings Cassiopeia A’s surroundings into focus.

Astronomers have discovered what may be a massive star exploding while trying to swallow a black hole companion, offering an explanation for one of the strangest stellar explosions ever seen.

Astronomers have observed what they are calling a new type of supernova, which has provided an unparalleled glimpse into what happens deep within a star just before it explodes. A study detailing the ...