Two neutron stars… spiraling, stretching spacetime, and finally colliding in an explosion so powerful it reshapes the elements of the universe. This is a kilonova — one of the brightest and most violent events ever observed. Captured in ultra-realistic simulations from ESO, this short shows what happens when matter is compressed beyond imagination and the laws of physics are pushed to their limits. #space #universe #astronomy #nasa | ScienceExplained