WASHINGTON: Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) in the universe are rare explosions that happen when extremely massive stars go supernova. A study provides an inside look at the most powerful explosions in the universe.

The stars' strong magnetic fields channel most of the explosion's energy into two powerful plasma jets, one at each magnetic pole.

The jets spray energetic particles for light-years in both directions, at close to light speed.

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