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A new twist on neutron stars

Theory suggests that neutron stars should be born rotating rapidly, but in reality they spin more slowly. New calculations suggest that they may be slowed by the emission of exotic gravity waves.

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Figure 1: Rotating neutron stars and gravity waves.

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Fryer , C., Woosley, S. A new twist on neutron stars. Nature 411, 31–33 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/35075184

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