Tag: cosmic phenomena

Unraveling the Mystery of EP240408a: A New Class of Cosmic Transient?

In 2024, astronomers detected an enigmatic X-ray signal, designated EP240408a, that defies current classifications, prompting investigations into its possible origins and the potential discovery of a new class of cosmic phenomena.

Unraveling the Mystery of X-Ray Flashes from a Nearby Supermassive Black Hole

MIT scientists discover enigmatic acceleration in x-ray bursts near a supermassive black hole, shedding light on extreme cosmic phenomena.