Supernovae: The Universe’s Most Powerful Explosions

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell · Explainer · 9 min · 2022 · YouTube title: The Most Extreme Explosion in the Universe

Why it's here

HN cites it for how unlikely supernovae are as extinction events and how distance determines their impact.

What it covers

A Kurzgesagt animation on supernovae, the most powerful explosions in the universe. It explains their role in creating elements and what would happen to Earth if one occurred nearby.