"Unveiling the Mysteries of Thunderstorm Gamma-ray Bursts"

Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are the most powerful events in the universe, erupting with quintillions times the luminosity of the sun. Discovered by accident in 1963, they are now thought to herald the birth of new black holes. GRBs are separated into short and long events, associated with different progenitor systems, and have been linked to gravitational waves. Afterglows shed light on the driving forces behind different bursts, and ongoing research continues to expand our understanding of these powerful explosions, with recent discoveries shedding new light on the inner workings of GRBs and the structure of the Milky Way.