Astronomers may have discovered the first example of an explosive cosmic event called a "superkilonova," in the form of a ...

The combination of a supernova and a kilonova may have produced a rare space explosion that astronomers have never seen ...

Scientists have detected the most distant supernova ever seen, exploding when the universe was less than a billion years old.

Learn about what may be the first ever superkilonova ever observed, emitting gravitational waves that hint at the collision ...

The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted a stellar explosion from a time when the cosmos was still in its infancy, catching ...

A mysterious cosmic explosion linked to gravitational waves may reveal a previously unknown type of supernova event - a ...

A puzzling cosmic blast detected in both light and gravitational waves may hint at a previously unseen type of explosion, ...

An international team of astronomers has, for the first time, successfully probed the early universe. An international group of astronomers has reached a new milestone in studying the early universe.

Astronomers announce evidence of a rare and unprecedented cosmic event that might represent a new type of violent explosions ...

An international team of astronomers has achieved a first in probing the early universe, using the James Webb Space Telescope ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. An image of the double detonation supernova SNR 0509-67.5 as seen by the VLT. | Credit: ESO/P.

A dozen luminous blue outbursts were thought to be unusual supernovae. A new outburst, the brightest yet, suggests it's ...