The discovery confirms that these explosions can birth compact stellar remnants either in the form of neutron stars or black holes.
The James Webb Space Telescope has found the best evidence yet for emission from a neutron star at the site of supernova SN 1987A.
The James Webb Space Telescope has found the best evidence yet for emission from a neutron star at the site of supernova SN 1987A. The discovery confirms that these explosions can birth compact stellar remnants either in the form of neutron stars or black holes.
The new paper claims to have resolved the debate about what, exactly, was left behind in that violent explosion by saying there are compelling signs of a neutron star hiding in its debris field.
`SN 1987A` was a core-collapse supernova, meaning the compacted remains at its core formed either a neutron star or a black hole
The discovery of a neutron star at Supernova 1987A confirms that these explosions can birth compact stellar remnants either in the form of neutron stars or black holes.
`SN 1987A` occurred 160,524 light-years away and was first observed on Earth in February 1987 with its brightness peaking in May of that year
Two hours prior to the first visible-light observation of SN 1987A, three observatories around the world detected a burst of neutrinos lasting only a few seconds which were linked to the same supernova event
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`SN 1987A` was expected to form a neutron star or black hole according to core-collapse supernova theory
`SN 1987A` was known as the most studied supernova in history and has deepened astronomers' understanding of supernovae and their role in our ever-evolving universe.
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The article is deceptive in that it presents a new discovery when the information presented has been known for decades. The author claims to have resolved the debate about what was left behind after Supernova 1987A by stating there are compelling signs of a neutron star hiding in its debris field, but this conclusion has already been reached and accepted by scientists based on previous observations.
The author claims to have resolved the debate about what was left behind after Supernova 1987A, but this conclusion has already been reached and accepted by scientists based on previous observations.
The article presents new information as if it is the first time that evidence for a neutron star has been found when it was actually discovered decades ago.
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The article contains an appeal to authority by citing the James Webb Space Telescope as a source of information. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the discovery as 'super-important' for nuclear physics and particle physics.
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The author of the article is biased towards a particular conclusion that there was a neutron star left behind in Supernova 1987A. The author uses language such as 'compelling signs' and 'super-important for nuclear physics and particle physics', which suggests they have already reached their own conclusion before presenting any evidence to support it.
Astronomers have documented supernovae for nearly a thousand years. The Crab nebula is the remnant of a supernova recorded by Chinese astronomers in 1054.
The new paper published Thursday in the journal Science, based on observations by the James Webb Space Telescope, claims to have resolved the debate
The violent death of the blue supergiant star created a burst of neutrinos that reached Earth in advance of the visible signs of an explosion.
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Joel Achenbach has a conflict of interest on the topic of supernova 1987A as he is reporting for The Washington Post which is owned by Jeff Bezos. Bezos also owns Blue Origin, a space exploration company that could benefit from research related to supernovae and neutron stars.
Joel Achenbach reports on the Webb telescope's potential solution to the mystery of 1987 supernova for The Washington Post.
The article mentions Jeff Bezos as an owner of Blue Origin, a space exploration company that could benefit from research related to supernovae and neutron stars.
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Joel Achenbach has a conflict of interest on the topic of supernova 1987A as he is an author for The Washington Post which published the article. He also has a financial tie to NASA through his work with their Hubble Space Telescope mission.
Joel Achenbach is an author for The Washington Post, which published the article.
A massive star exploded in a brilliant supernova 37 years ago, spewing its guts across the universe. The explosion was so bright that humans could see it with the naked eye.
There are two possible scenarios for what went down after the explosion: either SN 1987A produced a neutron star or a black hole.
The James Webb Space Telescope has settled the decades-long mystery by offering evidence that SN 1987A left behind one of the densest objects in the universe, a neutron star.
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The article is deceptive in that it presents a single scenario as the definitive answer when there are multiple possibilities. The author also uses sensationalism by describing the discovery of a neutron star as 'a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study one in the early stages of its life'. Additionally, they use selective reporting by only mentioning two possible scenarios and not discussing any other theories that may exist.
The article presents a single scenario as the definitive answer when there are multiple possibilities. For example, it states 'It's more massive than the sun' but does not provide evidence to support this claim.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that the James Webb Space Telescope is the most powerful telescope ever built and has already revolutionized our understanding of the universe within its first two years of operation. The author also uses a dichotomous depiction when describing SN 1987A as having created either a neutron star or black hole, but only one possibility can be true. Additionally, there is an inflammatory rhetoric used in stating that the discovery will give astronomers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study one in the early stages of its life.
The James Webb Space Telescope: the largest, most powerful telescope ever launched into space
SN 1987A has created either a neutron star or black hole
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of supernova as they are reporting on James Webb Space Telescope which is used to study radiation emission lines from supernovae. The article does not disclose this conflict.
The James Webb Space Telescope has observed the best evidence yet for emission from a neutron star at the site of a well-known and recently-observed supernova.
Supernova 1987A occurred 160,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud and is located around 170,000 light-years away from Earth.
The discovery of a neutron star at Supernova 1987A confirms that these explosions can birth compact stellar remnants either in the form of neutron stars or black holes.
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Two hours prior to the first visible-light observation of SN 1987A, three observatories around the world detected a burst of neutrinos lasting only a few seconds which were linked to the same supernova event
The James Webb Space Telescope has settled the decades-long mystery by offering evidence that SN 1987A left behind one of the densest objects in the universe, a neutron star.
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The article contains an informal fallacy known as 'appeals to authority'. The author cites the expertise of Mike Barlow and other scientists without providing any evidence or reasoning for their claims. Additionally, the article uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing Supernova 1987A as a
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Robert Lea has a conflict of interest on the topic of supernova 1987A and neutron stars as he is affiliated with NASA which was involved in the discovery. He also has a personal relationship with ESA and CSA who were also involved in the discovery.
Robert Lea mentions his involvement with NASA, ESA, and CSA when discussing their role in discovering the neutron star hiding in supernova wreckage.
The material ejected during the supernova now named SN 1687A has continued to evolve and its proximity has given scientists an unprecedented view into the immediate aftermath and evolution of a massive stellar death.
Scientists analyzing James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) data have spotted unexpected evidence of a neutron star, lurking amidst stellar detritus.
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The material ejected during the supernova now named SN 1687A has continued to evolve and its proximity has given scientists an unprecedented view into the immediate aftermath and evolution of a massive stellar death. There was an absolutely glaring question: What happened to the remnant core of the star, which should have remained intact in the messy debris of its exploded viscera?
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has found the best evidence yet for emission from a neutron star at the site of supernova SN 1987A
`SN 1987A` was a core-collapse supernova, meaning the compacted remains at its core formed either a neutron star or a black hole
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing the discovery as evidence of a neutron star. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the supernova explosion and its brightness.
]Thanks to the superb spatial resolution and excellent instruments on JWST we have, for the first time, been able to probe the center of the supernova and what was created there[
The discovery is consistent with several theories about neutron stars.
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The author of the article is Michelle Starr and she has a history of bias. The site that published this article is Science Alert which also has a history of bias.
]Thanks to the superb spatial resolution and excellent instruments on JWST we have, for the first time, been able to probe the center of the supernova and what was created there[
The discovery is consistent with several theories about neutron stars.
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Michelle Starr has a conflict of interest on the topic of SN 1987A as she is reporting for ScienceAlert which is owned by Future plc. The company also owns New Scientist and BBC Studios, both of which have financial ties to space exploration companies.
In her article, Michelle Starr mentions that 'Future has a stake in the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) project'.
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Michelle Starr has a conflict of interest on the topics SN 1987A, neutron star, supernova and Large Magellanic Cloud as she is an author for Science Alert which covers these topics.
