A powerful eruption from a supermassive black hole unleashed intense gamma-ray radiation, giving astronomers a rare look at the extreme forces shaping distant galaxies.

The event offers new clues about how these violent outbursts can influence surrounding stars and interstellar matter—and reveals just how dynamic the universe can be.

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