A team of astronomers has identified a new type of supernova, the result of a massive star being ripped apart by a black hole. The blast, known as SN 2023zkd, is the first of its kind to be observed. Scientists are studying it to gain insights into the rare phenomenon, which marks the end of a star’s life.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025/08/13/black-hole-rips-star-discovery