Huge Gamma-Ray Burst Collection: Time Machines to the Universe’s Origins

An international team has cataloged over 500 gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), rivaling the historical deep-sky catalog by Charles Messier. GRBs, the universe’s most potent explosions, could potentially disrupt Earth’s atmosphere if they occurred nearby. This cataloging effort, led by Professor Maria Giovanna Dainotti, helps decipher the universe’s history and enhances our understanding of cosmic phenomena. The [...]

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