Astronomers Uncover New Supernova from Star-Black Hole Merger

Astronomers discovered a new supernova type, SN 2023zkd, where a red supergiant star merged with its black hole companion, triggering a cataclysmic explosion 750 million light-years away. This challenges traditional models and could explain anomalous cosmic events. AI aided detection, prompting reevaluation of stellar evolution and element production.