IXPE Measures X-ray Polarization of Magnetar Outburst

IXPE Measures X-ray Polarization of Magnetar Outburst

Magnetars are neutron stars with ultra-strong electromagnetic fields that have to do with a quadrillion times higher than the electromagnetic field of Earth. These big electromagnetic fields are believed to…

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Webb Measures Size, Captures Images of Potentially Hazardous Asteroid 2024 YR4

Webb Measures Size, Captures Images of Potentially Hazardous Asteroid 2024 YR4

The damaging power of an affecting asteroid is mainly approximated by understanding of its size. The near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4 reached a peak 2032 effect likelihood with Earth of 3%,…

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