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A gamma-ray burst's engine stayed active for nearly a month, breaking the previous record

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What happened

Astronomers have observed the longest-lasting central engine activity ever recorded from a gamma-ray burst.

The burst occurred at a redshift of 0.

Key facts

  • Astronomers have observed the longest-lasting central engine activity ever recorded from a gamma-ray burst.
  • The burst occurred at a redshift of 0.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:20:14 UTC.

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