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FRI, 13 NOV · 80 ITEMS
The Conversation, New York Post, Daily Mail · Science & Medicine
3 outletsAstronomers have identified a binary star system where a dead star (a ) emits radio pulses every 8 minutes, with a companion star that closely resembles our Sun. This discovery, reported by researchers at Curtin University's , provides new insights into —a class of cosmic objects that have puzzled scientists since 2022. The system is the first known case of radio pulses from a white dwarf orbiting a Sun-like star.
The claim is well-supported, originating from a peer-reviewed study or official release by ICRAR/Curtin University. The Conversation article is written by the researchers themselves, making it a primary source. The reporting is directly based on the scientific findings, with consistent coverage across multiple outlets.
Genuinely new; the research was published on November 12, 2026, and the story broke the same day.