The origin of energetic γ-ray bursts is still unknown. But the detection of polarization of the γ-rays provides fresh insight into the mechanism driving these powerful explosions.
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Waxman, E. New direction for γ-rays. Nature 423, 388–389 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1038/423388a
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