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NASA uncovers universe's most energetic and explosive phenomena

Originally Published 7 months ago — by Phys.org

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Astronomers have discovered a new class of extremely energetic cosmic explosions called 'extreme nuclear transients' (ENTs), which occur when massive stars are torn apart by supermassive black holes, emitting energy far surpassing that of supernovae and providing new insights into black hole growth in the early universe.