In 2022, astronomers discovered the brightest gamma-ray burst (GRB) of all time. Now, astronomers confirm that a ‘normal’ supernova, the telltale sign of a stellar collapse, accompanied the GRB.

A sudden, record-breaking gamma-ray burst lit up the cosmos—leaving scientists stunned and searching for answers. the powerful flash, brighter than anything seen before, could change what we ...

Lightning is a phenomenon that has fascinated humanity since time immemorial, providing a stark example of the power and unpredictability of the natural world. Although the study of lightning can be c ...

Gamma-ray bursts reveal largest structure in the universe is bigger and closer to Earth than we knew: 'The jury is still out on what it all means.' News By Robert Lea published 20 April 2025 ...

Y. Wada et al. Downward terrestrial gamma-ray flash associated with collision of lightning leaders. Science Advances. Published online May 21, 2025. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.ads6906 ...

The value of the newest, biggest burst is that it is also the best opportunity to refine and improve the existing theory. Technically, this one isn’t actually the brightest GRB detected in ...

A world-first multi-sensor detection of an intense gamma-ray flash has been observed by researchers from The University of Osaka, when two lightning leaders collided. Observations across a wide ...