Gold, uranium, and other heavy elements on Earth did not form here. They were born in the violent deaths of massive stars and ...

The results indicate that the elements essential for life formed within extreme, highly energetic environments deep inside stars, far removed from the calm conditions required for life itself. The ...

A new explanation for the solar system's radioactive elements suggests Earth-like planets might be found orbiting up to 50 ...

It's just a matter of time before a dead star reignites in space 3,000 light years away. And you'll be able to see it with the naked eye despite the distance. Astronomers say when the explosion ...

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

Dust littered the early universe and seeded the formation of rocky planets such as the Earth. But where, exactly, most of the celestial grit came from was uncertain until now. Astronomers have found ...

NEW YORK – 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 until ...

NASA plans to launch a mini satellite into Earth's orbit that could revolutionize astronomy as we know it.

An immensely powerful flash detected earlier this year was created by a massive star exploding when the universe was just ...

The comet will come much closer to Jupiter in March, zipping within 33 million miles. It will be the mid-2030s before it ...