Mysterious 10-Minute X-Ray Burst May Signal a Neutron Star Collision, Scientists Say
Astronomers have identified a brief but unusually long-lived X-ray flash from a distant galaxy that may represent a hidden phase in the merger of two neutron stars, the ultra-dense remnants of exploded stars. The signal, detected by the Einstein Probe, could help scientists better understand how some of the universe’s most violent collisions unfold and how heavy elements are forged.
