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.

Artist’s conception of a magnetar surrounded by an accretion disk that is wobbling, or precessing, because of the effects of general relativity. Some models of magnetars suggest that high-speed jets ...

This image illustrates a thermonuclear explosion as it ignites, and beings to spread. It will engulf an entire neutron star. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of ...