Friday, October 16, 2026

The Flavor of Neutrinos Could Determine How a Large Star Dies

Illustration of the stages of a dying star as it collapses into a black hole. Credit: NASA/ESA/P. Jefferies (STScl)

Neutrinos come in three different flavors. A new study finds that neutrino flavor could play a significant role in whether a dying star becomes a supernova or collapses directly into a black hole.



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