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Three Mysterious Pulsar Glitches Reveal What’s Happening Inside a Neutron Star
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- Bedtime Astronomy
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- Sep 15, 2026
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Summary
Astronomers have discovered three sudden rotation changes, or glitches, in the young neutron star PSR J1637−4642. After more than a decade of apparent stability, observations from the Murriyang radio telescope revealed these unexpected speed-ups, offering new clues about superfluid matter hidden inside neutron stars. The star’s gradual recovery could help scientists understand how matter behaves under the most extreme conditions in the universe. Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs. This episode includes AI-generated content.