Nearby Supernova Could Destroy Earth

Being the massive galaxy that it is, the Milky Way contains a little bit of everything. This includes highly explosive white dwarf stars that explode periodically at relatively stable intervals. Such a celestial body, which is long overdue for its next powerful eruption, lies closer to our pl... [ read more >> ]

If it does not explode regularly, this white dwarf can accumulate enough mass from its companion to go supernova

Image comment: If it does not explode regularly, this white dwarf can accumulate enough mass from its companion to go supernova
Image credits: NASA / M. Shara, R. Williams (STScl) / R. Gilmozzi (ESO)

If it does not explode regularly, this white dwarf can accumulate enough mass from its companion to go supernova
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