Science
Collapsing star produces one of the most fantastic explosions ever seen – CNET
Astronomers picked up a nearby (relatively speaking) gamma-ray burst from a stellar explosion.
Artist’s impression of a relativistic jet of a gamma-ray burst (GRB), breaking out of a collapsing star, and emitting very-high-energy photons.
DESY, Science Communication Lab
When some stars die they collapse and go supernova, creating bright flashes of gamma rays and X-rays known as gamma-ray bursts. GRBs are thought to be the biggest explosions in the universe, and now scientists have observed one closer than ever before, leading to a surprise that challenges our understanding of the massive…
-
General22 hours agoFederal government funding extends cohealth GP services until July 2026
-
Business23 hours agoWhat I’d buy if I had to invest $20,000 in ASX 200 shares before the weekend
-
General6 hours agoMildura man given 28 years to pay $73,000 in unpaid fines and tolls
-
Noosa News21 hours agoFree flow of information vital to WHS – Proctor