Gamma Ray Bursts
Gamma-ray Bursts Don’t Always Signal the Birth of a Black Hole, Sometimes It’s Just a New Neutron Star
Way out in the universe, a long time ago, a proto-magnetar was born. The birth was heralded by a gamma-ray…
Astronomers Just saw the Most Powerful Gamma-ray Burst Ever Recorded
In a series of studies, two teams of astronomers shared their data on the closest and most powerful gamma ray…
A Black Hole can Tear a Neutron Star Apart in Less Than 2 Seconds
An international team has simulated what happens when a black hole and neutron star merge, and the results were pretty
The Gamow Explorer Would be a new Gamma-ray Observatory to Search for the First Stars in the Universe… as They Explode
Gamma rays are useful for more than just turning unassuming scientists into green-skinned behemoths. They can also shine a light…
Finally an Answer to why Gamma Rays are Coming From Seemingly Empty Space
A galaxy survey has shown us the origin of gamma rays from empty space.
Astronomers Locate the Source of High-Energy Cosmic Rays
Using a novel approach, a team of researchers has confirmed that the elusive source of cosmic rays is indeed supernova…
Exploding Material From a Gamma-ray Burst Scrambled Nearby Magnetic Fields
A team of astronomers has found that giant, organized magnetic fields can help drive some of the most powerful explosions…
New Simulation Shows Exactly What’s Happening as Neutron Stars Merge
Neutron stars are the remnants of massive stars that explode as supernovae at the end of their fusion lives. They're…
It Takes Two Stars to Make a Gamma Ray Burst
A new study by researchers from the University of Warwick shows how Gamma Ray Bursts can only occur with binary…
Hubble Observes the Most Powerful Gamma Ray Burst Ever Detected
An international effort involving multiple observatories and astronomers from around the world have observed the most powerful gamma-ray burst ever.