Scientists Confirm Magnetar Powers Mysterious Superluminous Supernovae
Astronomers have confirmed the birth of a magnetar, validating a 16-year-old theory regarding the power source behind superluminous supernovae. Researchers published these findings on March 11, 2026, in the journal Nature, identifying the unique "chirp" in a supernova’s light curve as a signature of general relativity occurring within the newly formed star. A Smoking Gun … Read more