The science pros at TKOR push pyro limits with exploding LEGO and flammable balls experiments.

"The sheer amount of radiated energy from these bursts is so large that you can't power them with a core collapse stellar ...

A distant world with carbon in its atmosphere and extraordinarily high temperatures is unlike any other planet we’ve seen, ...

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope report that a powerful gamma-ray burst detected in March may have been produced by the explosion of a massive star just 730 million years after the Big ...

For centuries, the ‘Star of Bethlehem’ has captivated believers, scholars, and skywatchers alike. The Biblical account in the Gospel of Matthew describes a brilliant star that the Magi (The three Wise ...

What can imaging supernovae (plural for supernova) explosions teach astronomers about their behavior and physical ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The recent deaths of two white dwarf stars are challenging our ...

The first detailed map of supernova SN 2024ggi shows an unexpected asymmetric shape (Image: ESO/L. Calçada) Astronomers have captured a supernova’s shape in unprecedented detail. SN 2024ggi exploded ...

The science pros at The King of Random explain the reaction that makes water appear to explode. Details emerge about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Here's what we know. Sean Penn says he was ‘conned’ ...

If you've ever returned to a hot car to find a bloated or, worse yet, exploded can of soda, you might have wondered just how such a thing could be possible. If so, a college chemistry professor has ...

Visiting Yellowstone’s Mud Volcano feels like stepping onto another planet. This bubbling, steaming, and sometimes loudly hissing hotspot pulls in curious explorers with its otherworldly sights and ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists for the first time have spotted the insides of a dying star as it exploded, offering a rare peek into stellar evolution. Stars can live for millions to trillions of years ...