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.

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