The break-off in question happened about midday on Feb. 2
physics
Therefore the discovery has forced a rethink on theories of ring formation
Sounds complicated? That's because it is...
You won’t be around to see the ending, but just reading about it will give you chills
The astronomers suddenly noticed an uncontrolled growth of high-energy X-rays emitted from the black hole
Scientists spotted a 50-second-long blast of energy coming towards Earth known as a gamma-ray burst which are the most powerful explosions in the universe
The event is known as a tidal disruption event or TDE
A possible super-hot sea of melted rock, unique in the solar system, could harbor secrets, weird mechanisms for forming planets & even recipes for exotic alien life
"We, as scientists, thrive on not understanding everything..."
The results have made an impact on quantum computing and quantum cryptography