Universe’s brightest stellar explosions may be powered by highly magnetic neutron stars
Science Magazine • 3/11/2026
Summary
Peculiar bumps in light from supercharged supernovae suggest that the universe's brightest stellar explosions may be powered by highly magnetic neutron stars. These explosions are associated with a stellar remnant that is surrounded by a wobbling disk of matter.
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