"Revealing the Relativistic Speed of Neutron Star Jets Through X-ray Observations"

Neutron stars, the dense remains of massive stars, have been found to produce powerful jets of gas and dust that travel at speeds exceeding one-third the speed of light, according to recent research. These jets, which are powered by thermonuclear explosions on the stars' surfaces, were observed in neutron star binaries, where they emit bright X-rays during explosions. The study's findings will contribute to understanding the formation of these jets and may lead to insights into how their speed varies based on the characteristics of the neutron stars.