Did a gamma-ray burst almost destroy Earth in the 8th century?

It's the most powerful explosion in the known universe, and now scientists are saying Earth took the full brunt of a gamma-ray burst in the 8th century. According to a newly published report, Earth was on the receiving end of a massive gamma-ray burst that left its mark across the globe. Working in 2012, researchers reportedly discovered evidence that our planet was struck by a blast of radiation during the Middle Ages, which they now say was the result of either a pair of colliding black holes, or something similar... To continue reading, subscribe to The Space Reporter today.

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