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flag China's Einstein Probe has detected rare X-ray bursts linked to black holes and stellar explosions, advancing astrophysics research.

flag China's Einstein Probe, launched in January 2024, has detected rare X-ray events including prolonged bursts and faint flashes, revealing new insights into black holes and stellar explosions. flag The satellite, led by the Chinese Academy of Sciences with international partners, uses advanced lobster-eye optics to survey the sky with high sensitivity. flag Key discoveries include EP241021a, a 40-day X-ray burst possibly from a star torn apart by an intermediate-mass black hole, and EP240904a, a dim X-ray burst suggesting a hidden "silent" black hole. flag EP240801a, an autonomously detected soft X-ray flash, offers clues about gamma-ray bursts and stellar collapse. flag These findings highlight the mission’s growing impact on time-domain high-energy astrophysics.

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