Astronomers Finally Solve the Mystery of Superluminous Supernovae Ryan Whalen·March 12, 2026The mystery of superluminous supernovae has finally been solved, as researchers have conclusively linked these cosmic phenomena to magnetars.
Astronomers Have Detected the Brightest Known Fast Radio Burst, Offering Unmatched Insights Into Their Mysterious Origins Ryan Whalen·August 25, 2025The brightest fast radio burst (FRB) on record has been observed with unprecedented precision thanks to recent upgrades to CHIME.
What Is It? Astronomers Reveal “Punctum,” a New Celestial Object Unlike Any Other Known to Exist Micah Hanks·August 12, 2025A faint signal detected in a nearby galaxy led to the discovery of "Punctum," a celestial object unlike any previously observed in our universe.
Astronomers Solve 20-Year Mystery of Magnetar Flare, Revealing the Source of Our Universe’s Gold Ryan Whalen·May 2, 2025Magnetar flares produce gold, platinum, and other heavy elements in our galaxy, says new research on a strange cosmic flash over 20 years ago.
Astronomers Detect Unusual Radio Signals From Nearby Magnetar That Are ‘Behaving in Complex Ways’ Christopher Plain·April 13, 2024Astronomers say they have detected unusual radio signals behaving in complex ways coming from Earth's closest magnetar.
Strange New Stellar Object Has the Most Powerful Magnetic Field Ever Discovered, Astronomers Say Micah Hanks·August 18, 2023Researchers have discovered a new stellar object with “highly unusual” characteristics, which they say possesses the most powerful magnetic field anywhere in the known universe.
New Clues Emerge in the Hunt for Answers to Mysterious Fast Radio Bursts Micah Hanks·March 29, 2021Scientists may be closing in on the mystery of fast radio bursts, with the help of new time estimates obtained by a team of researchers.
Astronomers Analyze A Rare 470 Year Old ‘Baby’ Magnetar Swift J1818.0−1607 Is A Rare Magnetar But Its Even More Special Because Its Just A Baby. Chris Rutkowski·November 30, 2020Astronomers analyse a 470 year old "baby" cosmic object known as a magnetar using the Chandra X-ray Observatory.