A new study led by a team of researchers from the Australian National University shows that cosmic dust on the ocean floor may not be a remnant of ancient supernova explosions as current theories claim. Instead the presence of several heavy elements in the alien dust may be linked to a rarer explosion generated by two neutron stars colliding. Current theories hold that cosmic dust, as well as … [Read more...]
New NASA simulation video shows neutron stars collision to form black hole
The US space agency NASA has released a new supercomputer simulation that showcases two neutron stars colliding and merging with each other to produce a black hole. The video was produced by Goddard Space Flight Center of NASA. The simulation covers the most violent events in the universe only 20 milliseconds in length. The event begins with two neutron stars – one bigger than the other – … [Read more...]