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A record-breaking X-ray flash may reveal the birth of a magnetar

So: astronomers have spotted the longest lasting X-ray flash ever from a neutron star merger, lasting nearly ten minutes! This exciting event, detected by the Einstein Probe satellite, suggests the birth of a magnetar - a super-magnetic, rapidly spinning neutron star. And here's the thing, these flashes could explain some mysterious cosmic signals we've struggled to understand. I love how this discovery opens a new window into the extreme forces shaping our universe.
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