• Space
  • By Lucian Parfeni
  • August 15th, 2013
Odd Magnetar Found to Have the Strongest Magnetic Field in the Universe

Odd Magnetar Found to Have the Strongest Magnetic Field in the Universe

The star was initially believed to have a very weak magnetic field

  • Space
  • By Dan Talpalariu
  • November 20th, 2008
Magnetars Have Extremely Powerful Magnetic Fields

Magnetars Have Extremely Powerful Magnetic Fields

Their fields influence the behavior of matter

  • Space
  • By Gabriel Gache
  • July 2nd, 2008
Future Space Mission Could Study the Weird Space Surrounding Black Holes

Future Space Mission Could Study the Weird Space Surrounding Black Holes

GEMS may be aprooved by NASA next spring

  • Space
  • By Gabriel Gache
  • May 29th, 2008
Weird Ring around Magnetar, a New Dilemma for Astronomers

Weird Ring around Magnetar, a New Dilemma for Astronomers

Astrophysicists unable to explain how the giant ring formed

  • Space
  • By Gabriel Gache
  • May 22nd, 2008
SRON Team Finds Mysterious Magnetar

SRON Team Finds Mysterious Magnetar

New magnetar found to emit high energy X-rays

  • Space
  • By Gabriel Gache
  • March 1st, 2008
Weird Pulsar Becomes Even Stranger

Weird Pulsar Becomes Even Stranger

Neutron star turns to magnetar

  • Space
  • By Gabriel Gache
  • January 5th, 2008
Gamma-Ray Burst But No Gravitational Wave?

Gamma-Ray Burst But No Gravitational Wave?

Massive Space Collision Lacks Aftershock

  • Space
  • By Lucian Dorneanu
  • May 1st, 2007
The Greatest Cosmic Explosions Powered by Black Holes

The Greatest Cosmic Explosions Powered by Black Holes

They may be born from fire or magnetically driven

  • Space
  • By Lucian Dorneanu
  • April 5th, 2007
Gigantic Magnetar

Gigantic Magnetar "Hiccup" Caught on X-Ray Satellites

Only 12 magnetars are known, with a further two candidates in need of confirmation.