Scientists identify the origin of the ‘BOAT’ – the brightest cosmic explosive ever
by Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), scientists have finally solved the mysterious origin of the “BOAT”, possibly the biggest cosmic explosion since the Big …
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The James Webb Space Telescope may have discovered some of the 1st stars
There is evidence that the first generation of stars in the universe has come to light, thanks to observations made by the James Webb Space …
James Webb Space Telescope finds neutron star merger creating gold in cosmos: ‘It was amazing’
Scientists have analyzed an unusually long burst of high-energy radiation, known as a gamma-ray burst (GRB), and determined that it resulted from the collision of …
Scientists create 5 new isotopes to learn how neutron star collisions create gold
Researchers have synthesized five new isotopes that could help bring stars down to Earth – drawing scientists a step closer to understanding how collisions between …
‘Barbenheimer Star’ that blew up 13 billion years ago defies explanation, baffling scientists
Scientists have found evidence of a massive star from the early universe that doesn’t fit with our current understanding of the cosmos. The oddball ancient …
Cosmic nuclear fission seen for 1st time in ‘extraordinary’ discovery
Scientists have discovered the first demonstration of nuclear fission among stars. The discovery supports the idea that when neutron stars collide, they create “superheavy” elements …