Observations of a long-lasting γ-ray burst, one that has the brightest optical counterpart yet discovered, challenge theoretical understanding of these bursts but may enhance their usefulness as cosmic probes.
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Grindlay, J. Light on the distant Universe. Nature 455, 177–178 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/455177a
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