Massive space explosion observed creating elements needed for life

A team of scientists has used Nasa’s James Webb Space Telescope to observe an exceptionally bright gamma-ray burst, GRB 230307A (NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Andrew Levan/Radboud University/University of Warwick)

Astronomers have observed a massive space explosion – caused by the merging of two stars – creating the elements needed for life.

The creation of rare chemical elements was seen in the second-brightest gamma-ray burst (GRB) ever observed – casting new light on how heavy elements are made.