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For One Observation, and One Observation Only: a Magnetar?

For One Observation, and One Observation Only: a Magnetar?

by Evan Lewis | Aug 21, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

A bright source of radio pulses appeared for 20 minutes, but hasn’t been seen before or since. How could we possibly learn more about it? Read today’s bite to find out!

Playing Hide and Seek with a Pulsar

Playing Hide and Seek with a Pulsar

by Evan Lewis | Jul 31, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

Today’s authors spotted the emission from a pulsar that hasn’t been seen in almost 20 years. Why has it been hiding, and what can we learn about it?

Finding New Bursts from Space: Anyone Can Do It!

Finding New Bursts from Space: Anyone Can Do It!

by Evan Lewis | Jul 24, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

Processing and analyzing hundreds of terabytes of data can take longer than researchers would like. Today’s authors use the power of citizen science to find 142 new flickering sources of radio emission!

The Only Known White Dwarf Pulsar Just Got a Little Sibling

The Only Known White Dwarf Pulsar Just Got a Little Sibling

by Evan Lewis | Jun 23, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

The second white dwarf pulsar ever discovered was just announced, and it can teach us a lot about how these unique stars evolve!

The Brightest Gamma-Ray Burst Ever Seen is a Little Too Normal

The Brightest Gamma-Ray Burst Ever Seen is a Little Too Normal

by Evan Lewis | Mar 20, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

Today’s authors find that the host galaxy of the brightest gamma-ray burst ever detected is unexpectedly average!

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