What Really Killed the Dinosaurs?

What Really Killed the Dinosaurs?

the supernova theory

  • Space
  • By Gabriel Gache
  • November 2nd, 2007
Two White Dwarfs Cause a Supernova Explosion

Two White Dwarfs Cause a Supernova Explosion

Theoretical predictions are now supported by proofs

  • Space
  • By Gabriel Gache
  • October 26th, 2007
Chandra Reveals New Details of Star's Afterlife

Chandra Reveals New Details of Star's Afterlife

Supernova remanents containing high amouts of oxygen discovered

  • Space
  • By Lucian Dorneanu
  • July 13th, 2007
Astronomers Discover the Power Behind Massive Supernova

Astronomers Discover the Power Behind Massive Supernova

The fuel for the Universe's most dramatic possible death of star

  • Space
  • By Lucian Dorneanu
  • June 27th, 2007
The First Double Supernova Ever Recorded

The First Double Supernova Ever Recorded

The first time two events were spotted in the same place at almost the same time

  • Space
  • By Lucian Dorneanu
  • June 14th, 2007
Astronomers Discovered Jets of Matter Traveling through Space at Nearly the Speed of Light

Astronomers Discovered Jets of Matter Traveling through Space at Nearly the Speed of Light

The fastest matter in the universe

  • Space
  • By Lucian Dorneanu
  • June 14th, 2007
Giant Star Died Twice

Giant Star Died Twice

Its death was observed through two explosions

  • Space
  • By Lucian Dorneanu
  • June 1st, 2007
Astronomical Puzzle of Crab Nebula Finally Solved

Astronomical Puzzle of Crab Nebula Finally Solved

New calculations of its age proves it was visible in 1054 A.D. even during the day

  • Space
  • By Lucian Dorneanu
  • May 29th, 2007
Cosmic Clash of The Titans - The Largest and Brightest Stars in the Universe

Cosmic Clash of The Titans - The Largest and Brightest Stars in the Universe

A binary system consisting of the most massive and luminous types of stars in the Universe

  • Space
  • By Lucian Dorneanu
  • May 28th, 2007
The First Triple Quasar Ever Found May Shed Light on Early Universe

The First Triple Quasar Ever Found May Shed Light on Early Universe

Statistical impossibility actually exists

  • Space
  • By Lucian Dorneanu
  • May 25th, 2007
Our Solar System Did Not Form After a Supernova!

Our Solar System Did Not Form After a Supernova!

It all started with a push

  • Space
  • By Lucian Dorneanu
  • May 24th, 2007
Mysterious Observations of Merging Stars

Mysterious Observations of Merging Stars

Could they be changing in brightness while swallowing giant planets?

  • Space
  • By Lucian Dorneanu
  • May 8th, 2007
The Brightest Cosmic Explosion Ever Recorded

The Brightest Cosmic Explosion Ever Recorded

A giant new breed of supernova

  • Space
  • By Lucian Dorneanu
  • May 1st, 2007
The Greatest Cosmic Explosions Powered by Black Holes

The Greatest Cosmic Explosions Powered by Black Holes

They may be born from fire or magnetically driven

  • Space
  • By Lucian Dorneanu
  • April 19th, 2007
How Far Must a Star Be from Its Neighbors to Form Planets

How Far Must a Star Be from Its Neighbors to Form Planets

Scientists now know the ideal distance

  • Space
  • By Lucian Dorneanu
  • April 18th, 2007
Giant Whirlpools in Space Left by Dying Stars

Giant Whirlpools in Space Left by Dying Stars

They contain all planetary ingredients

  • Space
  • By Lucian Dorneanu
  • April 14th, 2007
Hot Neutron Star Explains Superburst Frequency

Hot Neutron Star Explains Superburst Frequency

Surface temperatures larger than previously thought

 
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