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Star Collision May Explain the ‘Lonely’ Supernova
A massive collision between white dwarf and neutron stars may explain the creation of transient supernovae, explosions that tend to occur far away from host galaxies.
A Rare Magnetic Star Is Born—With a Push in the Right Direction
Magnetars are stars that are incredibly dense, rapidly spinning, amazingly hot and the most magnetic objects known in the universe.
Magnetic Fields of Neutron Stars Explained: ‘Like Cream in Coffee’
Why some “middle age” neutron stars have relatively strong magnetic fields has puzzled scientists, but new computer simulations offer a clue.
