Imagine holding a teaspoon of material so dense it weighs about 6 billion tons. That’s heavier than Mount Everest and enough to crush any earthly container. This mind-boggling fact isn’t science fiction; it’s the reality of neutron stars—remnants of massive stars that have undergone supernova explosions. Neutron stars push the boundaries of what we know …
Fun Fact: Did you know that the merger of two neutron stars can cause ripples in space-time itself? These ripples are known as gravitational waves! In recent years, gravitational waves have taken centre stage in the realm of astrophysics. These faint ripples in space-time, predicted by Albert Einstein over a century ago, were first detected …
In the grand tapestry of the cosmos, few objects are as fascinating and mysterious as neutron stars. These remnants of massive stars are incredibly dense and compact, packing more mass than our Sun into a sphere just a few kilometres wide. In this blog, titled “The Structure and Function of Neutron Stars,” we will explore …