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Supernova or black hole: Neutrino 'flavor' may determine the fate of dying stars

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What happened

As a star nears the end of its life, it faces two very different fates: It can explode as a supernova, leaving behind a neutron star, or collapse and become a black hole.

What determines the outcome remains one of astrophysics' great unanswered questions.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:20:08 UTC.

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