Science8/20/2025NYT

Onionlike Space Explosion May Be a New Type of Supernova

A rare and unusual supernova explosion has been discovered, offering new insights into the formation of the elements that make up life on Earth. The explosion, which has an onion-like appearance, appears to have peeled back the inner layers of a dying star, exposing its inner workings. Supernovae are the violent deaths of massive stars, and they are responsible for the creation of many of the elements that are essential to life, such as carbon, oxygen, and iron. This new type of supernova, which is believed to be a previously undiscovered phenomenon, provides scientists with a unique opportunity to study the processes that occur during the final stages of a star's life. The discovery of this rare event has the potential to greatly enhance our understanding of the formation of the elements that make up the universe, and may lead to new insights into the evolution of stars and the creation of the building blocks of life.

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