Neutron Star Merger (IMAGE) Carnegie Institution for Science Caption This is an artist's concept of the explosive collision of two neutron stars. Credit Illustration by Robin Dienel courtesy of the Carnegie Institution for Science. Usage Restrictions With credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.