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Astronomers Observe Oldest, Furthest Star Explosions to Date

May one day see the deaths of the first stars after the Big Bang

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The most distant star explosions in the universe have now been discovered, suggesting scientists may one day see the deaths of the first stars to arise after the Big Bang, researchers say.

Future research into such remote, powerful explosions could shed light on the evolution of the universe since the Big Bang, investigators added.