Mysterious 10-minute X-ray burst from a distant galaxy may have come from 2 dead stars colliding

Mysterious 10-minute X-ray burst from a distant galaxy may have come from 2 dead stars colliding — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mysterious-10-minute-x-ray-burst-from-a-distant-galaxy-may-have-come-from-2-dead-stars-collidingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Mysterious 10-minute X-ray burst likely from neutron star mergerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mysterious-10-minute-x-ray-burst-from-a-distant-galaxy-may-have-come-from-2-dead-stars-collidinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mysterious-10-minute-x-ray-burst-from-a-distant-galaxy-may-have-come-from-2-dead-stars-colliding#u120859Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:30:29 +0000A 10-minute X-ray burst from a distant galaxy may have come from two dead stars colliding. The event, detected by the Einstein Probe, is believed to be a result of a neutron star merger. This phenomenon is rare and short-lived, making it difficult to study. Scientists are eager to learn more about these events to understand the universe.Why it mattersThe detection of this X-ray burst provides insights into the merger of neutron stars, which are among the most extreme events in the universe. Neutron star mergers can produce heavy elements and gravitational waves, making them crucial for underst