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What is the strongest energy in space?

These explosions generate beams of high-energy radiation, called gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), which are considered by astronomers to be the most powerful thing in the universe.

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The most mind-boggling explosion you can imagine doesn't come close to what the universe can create. When stars 150 times the size of our sun explode, they produce the brightest light sources in the universe and release as much energy in a few seconds as our Sun will produce over its entire lifetime of 10 billion years. That's about the same amount of energy in 10 trillion trillion billion megaton bombs! These explosions generate beams of high-energy radiation, called gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), which are considered by astronomers to be the most powerful thing in the universe. What's more, these GRBs could be killing our chances of ever discovering life on other planets. Hopeful scientists say that we are not alone in the universe, but if that is true, then where the heck is everyone? One explanation could be that life in the universe is truly rare because GRBs are sterilizing the cosmos. On Earth, gamma radiation is generated from radioactive decay of elements and is extremely hazardous to living beings. These super-intense beams of gamma radiation — the gamma-ray bursts — are created by the most powerful type of stellar explosion: a hypernova. If your home planet is in the way, say hello to a mass, if not complete, extinction. Events like these could, however, be sterilizing the universe. If other planets are anything like Earth, then it will take billions of years of evolution to reach the point at which life on other planets is intelligent and technically advanced enough to build spaceships that can escape their solar system and explore other worlds. If a GRB occurs at any point during that society's evolution, the chances of intelligent life on other planets is much lower than we think. This issue is known as the Fermi paradox. Because they are so bright, we can observe GRBs at incredibly far distances at all corners of the universe. We detect on average one GRB every day, which means that a single galaxy should see one burst every 100,000 to one million years, which is rare even by cosmic standards. Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, has never experienced a GRB, as far as we know. The most likely candidate for a GRB in our galaxy is about 7,500 light years away — a safe distance from Earth but close enough to potentially be bright enough that night will seem like day. This post is part of a continuing series that answers all of your "why" questions related to science. Have your own question? Email science@businessinsider.com with the subject line "Q&A"; tweet your question to @BI_Science; or post to our Facebook page.

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Which planet is responsible for blocked money?

It can be ascertained through astrology and planetary positions whether one would be financially burdened. The finances are linked to the position of Mars (Chovva) and Saturn (Sani). The predominant planet of finances in the 6th and 12th phases indicates monetary losses.

There could be occasions in life when one would need to raise money, even for everyday activities. Financial prudence does not come naturally to everyone and it is quite a feat to live debt-free. It can be ascertained through astrology and planetary positions whether one would be financially burdened. The finances are linked to the position of Mars (Chovva) and Saturn (Sani). The predominant planet of finances in the 6th and 12th phases indicates monetary losses. If the planet of ‘outflow’ sits in a financially positive position, it may not be of any benefit to the person concerned. A ‘papa graha yogam’ for the ‘dhana bhava’ and the predominant planet also indicates monetary crunch. One would be pushed to debt if Jupiter’s (Vyazham) phases 2, 4, and 5 are occupied by ‘papa grahams.’ It is to be noted that exercising care in one’s finances will help one lead a peaceful life. We are witness to reports which speak of people who have ended their life solely due to financial distress. This is highly avoidable. It is an old adage that excess money and no money are equally bad. For financial betterment, one may chant Runamochana mangala stothram, Sri mahalakshmi Ashtakam, and Kanakadhara Stotram. Praying to the presiding deity of Tirupati and Mahalakshmi can also help.

A ‘vratha’ on Thursday is also advisable.

Prepared by: Sreekumar Perinad

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