Einstein Probe reveals a hidden phase of neutron star collisions

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What happened

Einstein Probe revealed nearly 10 minutes of soft X-ray activity following a short gamma-ray burst, exposing a phase of neutron star mergers that previous missions may have missed.

Key facts

  • Einstein Probe revealed nearly 10 minutes of soft X-ray activity following a short gamma-ray burst, exposing a phase of neutron star mergers that previous missions may have missed.
  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:06:06 UTC.

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