"Unveiling a Hidden Origin: New Astrophysics Model Reveals Surprising Source of Long Gamma-Ray Bursts"

A new astrophysics model based on cutting-edge computer simulations and theoretical calculations has provided insights into the origin of long gamma-ray bursts (GRBs). The model confirms that some long GRBs are generated by cosmic mergers, such as the merging of black holes or neutron stars, which create an infant black hole surrounded by a large disk of material. This unified model helps explain observed long GRBs that couldn't be linked to collapsing stars and provides a framework for understanding the physics behind these energetic events. The researchers hope to refine the model further and identify the origins of short GRBs as well.