#pulsars

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A pulsar, known as PSR B1509−58 lies at the heart of this nebula. X-rays from Chandra are gold; infrared from WISE in red, green and blue (Credit : NASA/CXC/SAO (X-Ray); NASA/JPL-Caltech (Infrared))

Pulsars May Be Broadcasting From Farther Out Than Astronomers Thought

A study of nearly 200 millisecond pulsars suggests some radio signals originate not just near the stellar surface but also from much farther out, in regions associated with gamma-ray emission.

Key Takeaways

Researchers analyzed nearly 200 millisecond pulsars and compared radio with gamma-ray data.
About a third showed radio signals from two separate regions.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 30, 2026·via universetoday.com

Ultra-Fast Pulsar Candidate Detected Near the Milky Way's Supermassive Black Hole

Columbia University scientists working with the Breakthrough Listen project have identified a millisecond pulsar candidate spinning at 8.19 milliseconds near Sagittarius A*. If confirmed, the discovery could provide a powerful new tool for testing Einstein's general relativity under extreme gravitational conditions.

Key Takeaways

A millisecond pulsar candidate spinning every 8.19 milliseconds was detected near the Milky Way's supermassive black hole
The discovery emerged from the Breakthrough Listen Galactic Center Survey using the Green Bank Telescope

DT Editorial Team·Feb 17, 2026·5 min read·via sciencedaily.com