A telescope accidentally captured the brightest supernova ever seen

Plus: Russia's heavyweight attack drone prototype ‘Sirius' caught on camera A telescope at Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO) accidentally captured the brightest supernova ever witnessed by humans. Researchers named the recent gamma-ray burst BOAT (Brightest Of All Time). While detecting data on air showers, LHAASO spotted the eruption of BOAT supernova. The telescope recorded not only the onset of the event but also its evolution for days afterward. Learn more about the scientific findings — in today’s [Must Read story](. But first, [here’s your video of the day](. Good morning. I’m Shubhangi, an Editorial Assistant at IE. This is the Blueprint. Let's get going. Last Sunday, Blueprint subscribers learned how picking up new skills and interests in old age may have the power to slow cognitive aging. Don't miss out — [subscribe to IE+]( today to receive exclusive interviews, features, and much more. 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