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Study Unveils Secrets of Powerful Magnetars' Bursts

2/17/2025

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A groundbreaking study by researchers at the University of Leeds has unraveled a 25-year-old enigma surrounding magnetars—neutron stars with extraordinary magnetic fields. They found that even weak magnetars can unleash powerful bursts, thanks to concealed magnetic structures. This revelation not only deepens our grasp of supernova models but also sharpens predictions of cosmic phenomena.

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A groundbreaking study by researchers at the University of Leeds has unraveled a 25-year-old enigma surrounding magnetars—neutron stars with extraordinary magnetic fields. They found that even weak magnetars can unleash powerful bursts, thanks to concealed magnetic structures. This revelation not only deepens our grasp of supernova models but also sharpens predictions of cosmic phenomena.