A constellation of tiny satellites could revolutionize the study of the most energetic explosion in the cosmos and help astronomers untangle the mysteries of colliding stellar remnants that produce ...

On October 9, 2022, telescopes detected one of the brightest gamma-ray bursts ever! A gamma-ray burst (GRB) is an extremely energetic and bright explosion observed from distant galaxies and can last ...

A newly discovered dwarf galaxy orbiting our own Milky Way has offered up a surprise — it appears to be radiating gamma rays, according to an analysis by physicists at Carnegie Mellon, Brown, and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Astronomers recently detected an explosion so large they dubbed it ...

Astronomers using NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope have detected gamma-rays from a nova for the first time, a finding that stunned observers and theorists alike. The discovery overturns the ...

Gamma-ray detection and analysis techniques have become indispensable in both basic and applied nuclear research. Modern systems utilise semiconductor detectors – notably high-purity germanium (HPGe) ...

HAIZI MOUNTAIN, ChinaHAIZI MOUNTAIN, China — Astrophysicist Cao Zhen opens a steel hatch on a windswept Tibetan Plateau and climbs down a ladder into inky darkness. His flashlight picks out a boat ...

Scientists have developed a game-changing perovskite material that can be used as a cheaper and highly efficient alternative to gamma-ray detectors. Perovskites are materials made up of organic ...

The Vera Rubin Observatory (VRO) is something special among telescopes. It's not built for better angular resolution and increased resolving power like the European Extremely Large Telescope or the ...

In October, scientists were stunned by the detection of the brightest gamma ray burst, intense explosions observed in distant galaxies, known to man. Dazzled by its striking flash, scientists aptly ...

Scintillators continue to be a crucial technology in the detection and discrimination of neutrons and gamma rays, offering a versatile solution for applications ranging from nuclear security and ...