<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Astronomers detect most energetic cosmic explosions known as extreme nuclear transients (ENTs).</li><li>ENTs occur when massive stars are shredded by supermassive black holes, releasing huge energy.</li><li>New discoveries have energy output surpassing even the brightest supernova explosions.</li><li>They provide insights into high-energy physical processes, offering a new tool for studying black holes.</li><li>Astronomers anticipate detecting several ENTs per year with new survey instruments.</li></ul>

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