When neutron stars — the dense remnants of exploded massive stars — merge, we see a dazzling cosmic splash. But what happens in the moments before that happens? Astronomers used the Pleiades supercomputer at NASA Ames Research Center to run over 100 simulations of a system of two orbiting neutron stars. This was to explore how different magnetic field structures affected how all wavelengths of light leave the binary system. Most of the simulations showed the last 7.7 milliseconds before a merger

A NASA simulation shows the magnetic fields of colliding neutron stars meeting and entwining. How compact can a neutron star get before collapsing into a black hole?👉 https://space-com.visitlink.me/dHCxLG Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Scott Wiessinger (eMITS): Producer/editor Scott Wiessinger (eMITS): Narrator Francis Reddy (University of Maryland College Park):Science Writer | Space.com

Step into the enigmatic realm of neutron stars, where the universe showcases its extremes. This documentary-style video guides you through the life and legacy of neutron stars, the dense remnants left by supernovae, the explosive deaths of massive stars. We delve into the heart of these cosmic enigmas, exploring how they compress more mass than the sun into a sphere just kilometers across, resulting in densities and gravitational fields almost beyond comprehension. Discover the peculiarities of