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New Study Explores How Magnetars Form From Neutron Star Collisions
Astrophysicists are investigating the origins of magnetars, a rare and intensely magnetic variety of neutron stars. While standard neutron stars already possess staggering magnetic fields, magnetars boast fields up to a thousand times more potent. These extreme cosmic objects are believed to trigger powerful phenomena such as fast radio bursts and soft gamma-ray repeaters. Recent research published on the arXiv preprint server sheds light on the specific mechanisms behind their creation, suggesting they can emerge when two neutron stars interact.