Discovering the Twisted Roots of Strange Neutron Star Pulses

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Researchers have linked the periodic pulses of neutron stars to internal defects influenced by superfluid vortices, with a new model suggesting that these defects follow a power-law pattern observed in various natural phenomena. Credit: SciTechDaily.com A recent study has revealed the origin of the mysterious “heartbeats” observed in neutron stars, linking them to defects caused … Read more

Meteor showers and a star show clip visible in NYC this month

The evenings of this month are a perfect time to look up. Dominating the night sky is the Summer Triangle, which consists of three bright stars from three different constellations: Altair from Aquila, the Eagle, Deneb from Cygnus the Swan, and Vega from Lyra. Stargazers will also be able to see planets, star clusters and … Read more