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A cosmic blast’s dazzling glow hints at a monster in hiding

A cosmic explosion revealed a powerful stellar jet lurking out of sight, with the team discovering the telltale signatures of the jet pointing away from Earth. The study found that the jet's shape and composition were complex, with the early afterglow radiation coming from the broader wings of the jet.

SourceERC BHianca·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·TypeObservational study·DateOct 28, 2026