As the collapsed core of a massive star, a neutron star is a small but incredibly dense object, packing up to three times the ...

Gravitational-wave researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a new model that promises to yield fresh insights into the structure and composition of neutron stars. The model shows ...

Electron-capture supernovae (ECSNe) are stellar explosions that occur in stars with initial masses around 8–10 times that of ...

An artist's impression of one of the cool neutron stars. Image credit: ICE-CSIC/D. Futselaar/Marino et al. | Credit: ICE-CSIC - D. Futselaar - Marino et al. Scientists have found that three neutron ...

"More than half a century has passed since the discovery of neutron stars, but the mechanism of why glitches happen is not yet understood." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Magnetars — the dense remains of dead stars that erupt sporadically with bursts of high-energy radiation — are some of the most extreme objects known in the universe. A major campaign using NASA’s ...

Neutron star mergers are a treasure trove for new physics signals, with implications for determining the true nature of dark matter, according to physicists. Neutron star mergers are a treasure trove ...

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