Neutron Star Flares Up Ingesting Giant Clump of Matter
Scientists from the ESA XMM-Newton space observatory discovered a faint neutron star outburst emitting X-ray flares nearly 10,000 times its normal brightness.

Actress Rachelle Lefevre in the Piaget Lounge at the 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on March 5, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. John Shearer/Getty Images
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