What is a supernova?

Have you ever wondered what happens when a giant star reaches the end of its life? Boom! It explodes in one of the most powerful and spectacular events in the entire universe—a supernova! Join Mira and Finn on Science's Not Boring as we blast off to discover the amazing secrets of exploding stars! Did you know that a single supernova can shine brighter than a hundred billion stars combined? We’ll travel back in time to the year 1054 when Chinese astronomers saw a massive explosion so bright it could be seen in the daytime sky for 23 days straight! You’ll learn how stars are like giant games of tug-of-war between gravity and nuclear energy, and what happens when their core turns into iron. Plus, discover mind-blowing facts about what’s left behind! Imagine a neutron star so squished and heavy that just one single teaspoon of it weighs a billion tons! Get ready to find out how these epic space explosions actually created the ingredients that make up the Earth, and even you. We are literally made of stardust! Tune in for an out-of-this-world adventure!