Feb 9, 2023
Mysterious Eruption Detected on Star Could Help Explain Fast Radio Bursts
Posted by Daniel Sunday in categories: materials, space
One of the most interesting stars in the Milky Way is still serving up more than its fair share of intrigue.
In October 2020, SGR 1935+2154, the magnetar responsible for spitting out radio signals never before detected in our home galaxy, unexpectedly slowed down.
Now, scientists believe the rotational slowdown could be evidence of a volcano-like eruption on its surface, spewing material out into space that altered the star’s environment enough to decelerate the spinning of the planet minutely.