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Brightest gamma-ray burst of all time came from the collapse of a massive star - EurekAlert


<p>In 2022, astronomers discovered the brightest gamma-ray burst (GRB) of all time. Now, astronomers confirm that a &lsquo;normal&rsquo; supernova, the telltale sign of a stellar collapse, accompanied the GRB. The team also looked for signatures of heavy elements like gold and platinum in the supernova. They found no evidence of such elements, deepening the mystery of their origins.</p>

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Brightest gamma-ray burst of all time came from the collapse of a massive star