There’s Something Really Suspicious About the Way This Star Died

Scientists have discovered a peculiar supernova, SN 2023zkd, exhibiting unprecedented behavior near a black hole. Instead of being destroyed by the black hole, the supernova appeared to be consuming it while displaying unusual brightening patterns—glowing slowly for four years before a dramatic re-brightening. This rare interaction between a dying star and its companion provides valuable insights into stellar death, with AI technology making it possible to catch such events in real-time rather than after they've occurred.