Astronomers Once Watched a Star Turn Directly Into a Black Hole

Most dying stars go out with a bang — a supernova, more specifically. But scientists recently observed a star that went out with a whisper, skipping the supernova phase and going straight into a black hole. The discovery not only teaches us more about stars, but it could also uncover the mysteries behind some of the universe’s most massive black holes.

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We Had Amelia Earhart’s Bones All Along, According to New Forensic Analysis

It’s one of the most iconic mysteries of the 20th century: What on Earth happened to Amelia Earhart? There are enough conspiracy theories and wild opinions on the matter to keep you busy for a lifetime, but researchers think they finally cracked the case in March 2018. Are they right this time?

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