Deep in the heart of our galaxy, astronomers have detected a bizarre radio signal unlike anything we’ve seen before. It doesn’t match known pulsars, black holes, or other cosmic sources. It flickers on and off irregularly, making it difficult to categorize. Some suspect it could be a new type of neutron star, while others think it might be an exotic magnetar. Whatever it is, it’s a reminder that we still don’t fully understand our own galaxy.
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