"The Enigma of Massive Space Explosions Unveiled"

TL;DR
Astronomers have observed mysterious cosmic explosions known as luminous fast blue optical transients (LFBOTs), which are 10 billion times more powerful than the sun and occur in the aftermath of a celestial event. A recent study published in Nature suggests that these extraordinary blasts are driven by the presence of a dense stellar corpse, either a black hole or a neutron star left behind after the death of a large star. The discovery has left researchers worldwide captivated and motivated, as it stretches the understanding of violent phenomena in space. The exact cause of these explosions remains a mystery, but they represent the discovery of important astronomical phenomena.
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What is causing these massive, mysterious explosions in space? National Geographic
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