A Supernova Could Nuke Us

2010-04-14 00:00:00

Villanova University astronomer and astrophysicist Edward Sion says a nearby star system may “go supernova” in 10 million years—far sooner than scientists once predicted. The resulting explosion would “outshine the galaxy,” not to mention kill life on Earth.



Villanova University astronomer and astrophysicist Edward Sion says a nearby star system may “go supernova” in 10 million years—far sooner than scientists once predicted. The resulting explosion would “outshine the galaxy,” not to mention kill life on Earth.



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