Scientists have discovered a supercharged supernova, with some reports indicating it was powered by a magnetic star corpse. However, the details of the supernova are not entirely clear, with various accounts describing different types of celestial events, including a star transforming into a hypergiant and a supernova shockwave shooting through a dying star. The discoveries were made possible by new methods and technologies that allow scientists to detect supernovas and study their properties in greater detail.