Supernova or black hole: Neutrino 'flavor' may determine the fate of dying stars

As a star nears the end of its life, it faces two very different fates: It can explode as a supernova, leaving behind a neutron star, or collapse and become a black hole. What determines the outcome remains one of astrophysics' great unanswered questions. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking mech. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.