Scientists have discovered that supernovae, one of the most powerful events in the universe, are a threat to life on planets like Earth due to their intense X-rays.
Supernovae are one of the most vigorous and visually stunning events in the universe, capable of briefly outshining galaxies.has identified that they could pose a threat to life on planets just like Earth.
Astronomers have analyzed data collected from the Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes and concluded that intense X-rays from exploded stars can affect planets over 100-light years away. A large dose of X-rays is produced when a supernova’s blast wave infuses into dense gas surrounding the exploded star.
These X-rays travel through the air for months, years and even decades and can reach planets conducive to life, such as Earth, to triggerThe study, authored by Ian Brunton, Connor O’Mahoney, and Brian Fields from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Adrian Melott from the University of Kansas; and Brian Thomas from the Washburn University in Kansas, was published in the April 20, 2023 issue of...
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Activists mark Earth Day as scientists warn of more extreme weatherVolunteers in dozens of countries were set to plant trees, clean up trash and urge governments to do more to combat climate change to mark Earth Day, as scientists warn of more extreme weather and record temperatures this year.
Read more »
Citizen Scientists Discover Dozens of ‘Failed Stars’ Near Earth🔄FROM THE ARCHIVE Volunteers scanning the night sky for elusive hints of Planet Nine are uncovering the secrets of a strange class of worlds called brown dwarfs.
Read more »
660-pound NASA satellite RHESSI to crash into Earth Wednesday nightBoth NASA and the Defense Department say they are closely monitoring the spacecraft's reentry and will update the public with any new information on its whereabouts.
Read more »
660-pound NASA satellite falling to Earth tonight: Is there risk of danger?NASA said that the reentry location is not being disclosed, given lingering uncertainty over when and where it might go down.
Read more »
Defunct NASA spacecraft returns to Earth after 21 yearsA NASA satellite that observed solar flares and helped scientists understand the sun's powerful bursts of energy will fall to Earth this week, almost 21 years after it was launched.
Read more »