Phys.org Fast X-ray transients shine light on how stars end their lives and the distant universe Astrobitica August 19, 2025 (Last updated: August 19, 2025) 1 minute read A new kind of stellar explosion provides a novel way to probe the distant universe, according to new results published today in Nature Astronomy. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: See a razor-thin crescent moon join Jupiter and Venus in the predawn sky on Aug. 20Next: Scientists find tiny new moon around Uranus with the James Webb Space Telescope (photos, video) Related Stories Phys.org Astronomers catch hot birth of galaxy cluster more than 11 billion light-years away Astrobitica August 19, 2026 Phys.org Mars attacks: How much dust from the red planet is safe to breathe? Astrobitica August 18, 2026 Phys.org NASA’s LRO images Falcon 9 crater on moon, learns new details Astrobitica August 18, 2026