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Unexpected Kilonova discovery: colossal explosion challenges our understanding of gamma-ray bursts

Unexpected Kilonova discovery: colossal explosion challenges our understanding of gamma-ray bursts

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This artist’s impression shows a kilonova produced by the collision of two neutron stars. By studying the consequences of a long gamma-ray burst (GRB), two independent teams of astronomers using a multitude of telescopes in space and on Earth, including the Gemini North Telescope in Hawai’i and the Gemini South Telescope in Chile, discovered the …

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The Leonid meteor shower could cause an explosion of up to 250 meteors per hour | CNN

The Leonid meteor shower could cause an explosion of up to 250 meteors per hour | CNN

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Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — Known as some of the world’s fastest meteors, the Leonids blaze across the night sky every year during the month of November. Historically, they are considered one of the most impressive meteor showers …

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