A Kilonova Detected --"A Cosmic Phenomenon Long Theorized But Never Conclusively Observed -- Until Now"

In the world of astrophysics, Aug. 17, 2017, was a red-letter day. "This is a game-changer for astrophysics," said UC Santa Barbara faculty member Andy Howell, who leads the supernova group at the Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO). "A hundred years...