Astronomers witnessed a star emitting as much energy in mere moments as our sun puts out in a few months. The dramatic observation gives a direct look into the brutal physics of these stellar events.

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Eliza Frankel, a University of Wyoming Ph.D. student studying physics and astronomy, was one of seven graduate students honored with the Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Student Award at the 247th ...