Describing matter under extreme conditions, such as those found inside neutron stars, remains an unsolved problem. The density of such matter is equivalent to compressing around 100,000 Eiffel Towers ...

Strange matter only occurs under very specific circumstances -- and astrophysicists are getting closer to understanding what those are.

Space is full of mysteries that can't be easily explained by the layman, and this latest one from a isn't likely to sour anyone on their fascination with space. Scientists from several institutions, ...

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope could expose a vast hidden population of neutron stars lurking unseen across the Milky Way. By detecting subtle shifts in starlight caused by gravity, the mission may ...

“We got a rare glimpse into how destruction can be a catalyst for creation." The lightless behemoths are explored in new simulations of their interactions with extremely dense stars. A forgotten flare ...