Similar results have been found for bursts of gamma rays associated with the explosion of massive stars. (sciencedaily.com)
Meanwhile, astronomers using another NASA satellite, the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory, believe they now know the source of powerful bursts of gamma rays coming from points distributed evenly across the sky. (newscientist.com)
Instead of seeing explosions from Siberia, though, the Velas spied bursts of gamma rays coming from space. (discovermagazine.com)