"We might have finally found the cause of a mystery that’s lasted over 40 years." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Using NASA's ...

Astronomers find an explanation for the fastest stars in the galaxy while uncovering a new mechanism for a supernova explosion. Credit: Technion illustration Astronomers call a special kind of ...

White dwarfs that form through the evolution of a single star have atmospheres composed of hydrogen and helium. The core of the white dwarf is typically composed mostly of carbon and oxygen or oxygen ...

While routinely scanning the sky for the burnt-out remnants of dying stars, scientists stumbled upon a strange cosmic signal. After running a few more tests, they were stunned. One of their observed ...

A massive white dwarf star with a bizarre carbon-rich atmosphere could be two white dwarfs merged together according to an international team led by University of Warwick astronomers, and only ...

"I was completely blown away by what I saw." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. While routinely scanning the sky for the burnt-out ...