Pulsars emit radiation
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Astronomers who discovered a pulsar that is gradually losing its rotational power say it’s likely a dead star that is dying again.
Pulsars are a type of neutron star, the remains of a massive star that ended its life in a supernova explosion. Pulsars are so named because they spin rapidly, usually multiple times per second, emitting radiation that appears to “pulse” when viewed from Earth. Pulsars gradually slow down over time, eventually…
Source: www.newscientist.com
