Astronomers have directly observed the transformation of a dying star over a span of 130 years, marking one of the most extraordinary long-term studies in stellar astrophysics. The results, published ...

The evolution of stars and their interactions with compact objects, such as black holes and neutron stars, remain pivotal in our understanding of the cosmos. Stellar evolution describes the life ...

A newly discovered nearby supernova whose star ejected up to a full solar mass of material in the year prior to its explosion is challenging the standard theory of stellar evolution. The new ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Astronomers have found evidence that some stars boast unexpectedly strong surface magnetic fields, a discovery that challenges current models of how they evolve. In stars like our sun ...

The discovery of a rare type of white dwarf star system provides new understanding into stellar evolution. The discovery of a rare type of white dwarf star system provides new understanding into ...