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Hidden X-ray phase found in likely neutron star merger
Original: Hidden X-ray phase revealed in likely neutron star merger
Researchers report the discovery of a previously hidden X-ray phase in what is likely a neutron star merger, offering a new window into the aftermath of these cataclysmic cosmic collisions. The finding could help scientists better understand the physics of neutron stars and the extreme conditions produced when two of them collide.
Why now: New astrophysical findings about neutron star mergers naturally draw attention from the science community and space enthusiasts.
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