supernova
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As these interactions continue, much of the gamma-ray energy becomes trapped inside the supernova debris and is converted into lower-energy visible light, helping make the explosion exceptionally bright.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
"About three months after the collapse, as the supernova debris expands and cools, the gamma rays can begin to leak out," Acero said.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
Then there’s poet and novelist Ocean Vuong, whose appearance on the show in 2025 was like a supernova.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
AT2025ulz did not fully match the characteristics of a classic kilonova or a typical supernova.
From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026
The new star of 1572 was actually one of the super-bright objects, and is now regarded as a supernova.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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