Right now, scientists are looking for other detectives to help them to solve the mystery. They hope to form a huge network of sky watchers. With so many people watching, scientists hope that more clues will be discovered that will help us to understand what causes these powerful explosions. After many years of work, scientists are finally learning how to track gamma-ray bursts and get a quick look at the explosions before they fade away. We still do not know what causes a gamma-ray burst.
Nobody knows for sure.