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Artist’s impression of the powerful winds blowing from the bright X-ray source GX13+1. The X-rays are coming from a disc of hot matter, known as an accretion disc, that is gradually spiralling down to ...

In a recent breakthrough, the XRISM mission has uncovered a puzzling cosmic phenomenon—a slow, dense wind emanating from the neutron star GX13+1. This unexpected discovery, detailed in a study ...

New research reveals that winds from companion stars can significantly influence the behavior of black hole jets. The study, ...

Spread the loveThe cosmos has once again proven to be an endless source of wonders and enigmas, with recent discoveries challenging long-held scientific theories and expanding our understanding of the ...

Black holes are among the most extreme objects in the universe. They can fling material outwards at speeds close to that of light, in powerful beams of plasma known as jets. These jets are thought to ...

XRISM found dense winds from a neutron star disc differ from those around black holes, challenging ideas on how such winds form and shape their environment. On 25 February 2024, XRISM used its Resolve ...