Astronomers link mysterious cosmic flashes to collisions of dead stars

LearningWire newsroom brief · 1h ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

For decades, astronomers have identified collisions between two neutron stars through bursts of gamma rays that can disappear in less than two seconds. But some of these violent encounters may also reveal themselves through X-ray flashes lasting several minutes. A new study publi

For decades, astronomers have identified collisions between two neutron stars through bursts of gamma rays that can disappear in less than two seconds. But some of these violent encounters may also reveal themselves through X-ray flashes lasting several minutes. A new study publi This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking science. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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