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GRB

American  

abbreviation

  1. gamma-ray burst.


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This resemblance suggests that the star behind GRB 250314A was not dramatically different from massive stars that produce similar explosions in the nearby universe.

From Science Daily • Dec. 28, 2025

Astronomers think that our main character, EP 250108a, might be a ‘failed’ GRB.

From Space Scoop • Jul. 23, 2025

Still, he says the absence of heavy elements is surprising, because GRB 221009A was such a prime candidate to detect the r-process.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 12, 2024

When the jet happens to point directly at Earth, astronomers see a spotlight burst of gamma rays—a GRB.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 12, 2024

The scientists hope that with more observations of GRBs, they can further refine their simulation to determine all GRB origins.

From Science Daily • Nov. 29, 2023