Fast Radio Bursts had always been a source of curiosity for astronomers. Some have speculated that these phenomenons are proof that advanced civilizations from other planets are trying to contact Earthlings. The theory is still plausible, however. According to ScienceAlert.com, ...
Magnetars have been in the spotlight for quite some time, and astronomers’ work has been really puzzled by this very rare type of neutron star. So far, we have 24 confirmed magnetars, and the list could soon grow. The recent ...
A team of astronomers released new data of a bizarre star located approximately 15,000 light-years away from our planet. What’s more intriguing is that this type of star is also unique and displays never-seen-before activity. As the Universe sometimes unfolds ...
Discovering a genuinely unique magnetar was the highlight of 2020! Astronomers introduced the new “member” to an exclusive family of exotic cosmic bodies. NASA’s Chandra X-ray offered essential data and supported the idea that the magnetar is also a pulsar. ...