New type of supernova discovered by astronomers

Astronomers have discovered a new type of supernova, or star explosion, and it provides a new window into the violent life cycle of stars. The new research, focused on supernova 2018zd, confirms a prediction made by University of Tokyo astronomer Ken'ichi Nomoto more than 40 years ago.

source https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/28/world/new-supernova-type-scn/index.html