Mysterious 10-minute X-ray burst may originate from colliding neutron stars

Astronomers have observed a mysterious 10-minute burst of X-rays from a distant galaxy, which they believe may be caused by the collision of two neutron stars. Such collisions are significant as they are known to create heavy elements like gold, silver, and platinum. This finding could provide new insights into the processes behind element formation in the universe.

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