B.O.A.T. Brightest of All Time
A gamma-ray burst so bright it “blinded” space telescopes and shook Earth’s atmosphere! Physicist Tanmoy Laskar explains why it was the Brightest Of All Time (B.O.A.T.)
Read MoreA gamma-ray burst so bright it “blinded” space telescopes and shook Earth’s atmosphere! Physicist Tanmoy Laskar explains why it was the Brightest Of All Time (B.O.A.T.)
Read MoreThe collaboration of many telescopes on the ground and in space allowed scientists to piece together a wealth of information as the burst was first detected.
Read MoreTanmoy Laskar talks with @theU about an exciting announcement—gravitational waves are thrumming throughout the universe, distorting the fabric of space and time.
Read MoreOn Oct. 9, 2022, a pulse of intense gamma-ray radiation swept through our solar system. The new source turned out to be the brightest gamma-ray burst ever observed.
Read MoreAstronomers at the U believe the jet was produced by a black hole that began devouring a nearby star, releasing a huge amount of energy in the process.
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