May 26 2011
Family Feud: White Dwarf Stars Battle It Out
These two stellar siblings don't seem to like each other very much. But it's OK, they make up in the end.
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May 26 2011
Family Feud: White Dwarf Stars Battle It Out
These two stellar siblings don't seem to like each other very much. But it's OK, they make up in the end.
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Mar 24 2011
Could Dead Stars Support Life?
White dwarfs may technically be the remnants of dead stars, but could they provide a steady, long-term energy source to alien life?
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Sep 23 2010
Why Does a Star Explode?
Nothing lights up the cosmos like a supernova. But why does a star explode to begin with?
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Apr 23 2010
One Step Closer to Understanding Dark Energy
Measuring the influence of dark energy on the universe is a tricky business, but refining our understanding of Type Ia supernovae may uncover the true nature of this mysterious force.
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Apr 13 2010
Sun-Like Stars Littered with Rocky Remains
Trace metals consistent with rocky, possibly watery bodies have been discovered in stars far beyond our solar system.
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Mar 12 2010
Fastest (and Most Compact) Stellar Spinner Confirmed
HM Cancri has been confirmed as a binary system of two white dwarfs orbiting one other so close, they complete one orbit every 5.4 minutes. With a year this short, it's little wonder HM Cancri is a record breaker!
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Feb 19 2010
Cosmic Ruler Finally Explained
Explosions that scientists have long used to measure the universe are finally explained as merging, dying stars.
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