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Uneven supernova explosions may explain evidence once linked to hypernovas
Science News reports that new research casts doubt on evidence for hypernovas, a hypothetical type of energetic supernova.
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Science News reports that an unusual mix of elements in Milky Way stars was once thought to be evidence of hypernovas. New research suggests uneven supernova explosions may explain that mix instead, raising doubts about the evidence for the hypothetical energetic explosions.
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