Dead stars could break one of physics' most famous limits
Scientists have found that dead stars can grow much more massive than previously thought due to powerful magnetic fields, potentially explaining some mysterious supernovas. This contradicts a long-standing limit on the mass of these stars. The discovery was made using computer simulations.
Why it's good news: It sheds new light on a puzzling phenomenon in astronomy, offering a possible explanation for events that have long stumped scientists.
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