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Webb Telescope Observations Confirm Record-Breaking Cosmic Explosion Challenges Stellar Death Models

Follow-up observations by the James Webb Space Telescope have confirmed that gamma-ray burst GRB 250702B represents the most energetic cosmic explosion ever documented. The unprecedented event, which flared for a full day rather than minutes, occurred in an unusually large, dusty galaxy, challenging conventional understanding of stellar deaths.

Unprecedented Cosmic Explosion Detected

Astronomers have confirmed the detection of what sources indicate is the most energetic cosmic explosion ever recorded, according to a recent paper available on the arXiv preprint server. The event, designated GRB 250702B, was initially spotted by NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope on July 2, 2025, and has since challenged existing models of stellar collapse with its extraordinary characteristics.

by Owen Holt
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Computational Breakthrough Improves Weak Shock Wave Predictions for Aerospace Engineering

Engineers have long struggled to accurately predict how weak shock waves behave in computational models. New research reveals the specific mechanism causing these discrepancies, potentially leading to safer supersonic aircraft designs.

Computational Modeling Gap Identified in Shock Wave Research

Researchers have identified why computational models struggle to accurately represent very weak shock waves, according to newly published research from Yokohama National University. The findings, detailed in a recent Physics of Fluids publication, reportedly bridge a critical understanding gap between theoretical predictions and physical measurements of these fundamental physical phenomena.

by Harlow Wesley