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A Nearby Neutron Star Collision Could Cause Calamity on Earth

A long time ago in a galaxy far away two neutron stars collided and created a spectacular light show shown above known as a “kilonova,” a hot, dense expanding cloud of debris that shook the universe,…

Biggest Discovery: A Kilonova Detected For The First Time Ever

In the world of astrophysics, Aug. 17, 2017, was a red-letter day. “This is a game-changer for astrophysics,” said UC Santa Barbara faculty member Andy Howell, who leads the supernova group at the La…

2017's Biggest Discovery: A Kilonova Detected For The First Time Ever

In the world of astrophysics, Aug. 17, 2017, was a red-letter day. “This is a game-changer for astrophysics,” said UC Santa Barbara faculty member Andy Howell, who leads the supernova group at the La…
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