A Moment of Science
If you've ever glanced skyward, you've probably noticed the sheer numbers of stars. Some are tiny, barely visible points. Others radiate strong white light.
Supernovas explode with a bright burst of radiation, giving off as much energy in a few days as our sun will give off in its entire lifetime.
New calculations suggest the rending of neutron star crusts may afford astrophysicists a glimpse at the insides of these bizarre celestial bodies.
If cosmic trends continue, night is going to get a whole lot darker.
A more detailed account of how neutrons become protons and vice versa.
Everyone knows what gold is, but the commodity's stellar origins might come as a bit of a surprise.
Have you ever wondered about the terms "Black Hole" or "Supernova" meant? If no or even you would like to learn more, then listen to this edition of AMOS.
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