Astronomers Discover ‘Crash Within a Crash’ Neutron Star Merger
A rare gamma-ray burst from merging neutron stars has been found in a hidden mini-galaxy, providing clues about the universe's heavy metals and why stars form in unexpected locations.
GRB 250702B: Ultra-Long Gamma-Ray Burst Explained
GRB 250702B, an ultra-long gamma-ray burst, lasted 7 hours. Researchers propose a black hole spiraling into a companion star as the cause, contrasting typical star collapse scenarios. Future telescopes may reveal more such events.