Supernova

Tree rings reveal ancient supernovae

by JoAnna Wendel
Supernova. Supernova flash. Evolution of stars.3d rendering
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A star exploding hundreds of lightyears away can leave its mark on Earth.

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In a new paper, a scientist studying supernovae reveals possible evidence of these events leftover inside trees.

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