De la Guerra Fría a los rayos gamma

The video explores the Cold War era, highlighting the rivalry between the USA and the Soviet Union. It delves into the unexpected scientific discoveries made during this time, particularly in space. The Americans, suspecting Soviet nuclear tests on the moon, collaborated with experts to build satellites that detected gamma-ray bursts. These bursts, originating from collapsing stars, provided insights into the universe's origins, revealing events from billions of years ago. The Cold War inadvertently propelled scientific advancements, leading to a deeper understanding of cosmic phenomena.

How do gamma-ray bursts relate to the origins of the universe?

What implications did the discovery of gamma-ray bursts have for scientists' understanding of the universe?