GRB221009A surrounded by dust rings, pictured by the XMM-Newton X-ray space observatory
ESA/XMM-Newton/M. Rigoselli (INAF)
The unexpectedly powerful light from the brightest space explosion ever seen may mean that space is more transparent than we thought.
Last year, astronomers witnessed a flash of gamma rays that was brighter than anything they had previously measured. By comparing it with other gamma ray bursts, researchers estimated that such a bright event would happen only once every 10,000 years.
vCard.red is a free platform for creating a mobile-friendly digital business cards. You can easily create a vCard and generate a QR code for it, allowing others to scan and save your contact details instantly.
The platform allows you to display contact information, social media links, services, and products all in one shareable link. Optional features include appointment scheduling, WhatsApp-based storefronts, media galleries, and custom design options.
This flash, called GRB221009A, was made of up of photons, or light particles, some of which had …