Neutron star jets' speed measured at one-third light speed in a Nature-published experiment.

A cosmic "speed camera" has revealed that neutron star jets travel at about one-third the speed of light, marking a world first in measuring the speed of jets in space. The groundbreaking experiment, published in Nature, used data from a neutron star with runaway nuclear explosions on its surface to measure the jets' speed. These powerful jets play a crucial role in star formation and the distribution of elements needed for life.

March 27, 2024
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