Learn about GRB 080319B, the brightest Gamma-Ray Burst observed in 2008, visible to the naked eye and one of the most energetic events in the universe.
Explore the potential catastrophic effects of a gamma-ray burst hitting Earth, including ozone layer damage and mass extinction risks.
Learn about gamma ray bursts and their impact on Earth. Discover how rare and far from us they typically are.
Discover the unpredictability of gamma-ray bursts and how we would detect them if directed at Earth, with little to no warning.
Learn the methods and technologies behind the discovery of gamma-ray bursts in space science.
Explore the safety of Earth from gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) and learn about their impact and our natural protection mechanisms.
Discover how Earth's atmosphere protects us from gamma rays and the actual risks involved.
Explore the rarity and effects of gamma-ray bursts and their potential to impact Earth.
Discover how far the Fermi gamma-ray telescope can see and its role in studying the high-energy universe.