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Space magnetism scrambles the paths of the universe’s most wayward particles – and scientists are finally discovering exactly how much.
Where specialized algorithms fail to classify star-borne pulses, human volunteers with just a little training can step in.
Some ancient texts record what were likely dying stars, faintly visible from Earth. If close enough, these events can disturb telescopes and even damage the ozone layer.
Your brains can perceive some electromagnetic waves – but not without your body’s help.
The most energetic events in the universe shower us with unbelievably energetic particles of light. Capturing these can help us to solve some enticing cosmic mysteries.
A glowing blob in the sky known as “the cocoon” may be caused by pulsars in the Sagittarius dwarf galaxy.
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