
Science
Unlocking the Secrets of Magnetars: IXPE Captures Historic X-ray Polarization Measurements
2025-06-05
Author: Wei Ling
What happens when the universe's most magnetic entity unleashes energy equivalent to a thousand suns in mere moments? Thanks to NASA's IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer), scientists are edging closer to uncovering the mysteries behind this cosmic phenomenon.