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A deep space explosion: Should we be scared?
Back in October, astronomers were dazzled when a flash of light from the depths of space was detected by NASA’s Fermi telescope, a trace of what scientists call a gamma ray burst. Is it something we should be worried about? Dr. Brian Thomas, leader of the research team studying astro-biophysics in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Washburn University, joined “Something Offbeat” to explain this phenomenon and more.
NASA audio included.
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Back in October, astronomers were dazzled when a flash of light from the depths of space was detected by NASA’s Fermi telescope, a trace of what scientists call a gamma ray burst. Is it something we should be worried about? Dr. Brian Thomas, leader of the research team studying astro-biophysics in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Washburn University, joined “Something Offbeat” to explain this phenomenon and more.
NASA audio included.
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