It is theoretically possible for a particularly massive star to collapse in on itself to form a black hole rather than ...

What we know of the birth of a black hole has traditionally aligned with our perception of black holes themselves: dark, ...

This article (originally published Aug. 13, 2025) has been updated to include new text and illustrations featured in the Jan.

Imagine watching a massive star that's been burning steadily for millions of years suddenly dim, fluctuate, and then vanish completely from the night sky. This isn't science fiction. It's happening ...

Massive stars about eight times more massive than the sun explode as supernovae at the end of their lives. The explosions, which leave behind a black hole or a neutron star, are so energetic they can ...