Radio Pulses Detected from Previously Silent Neutron Star

Chinese scientists have achieved the first detection of radio pulses from a young neutron star, specifically a central compact object (CCO) that was previously considered radio-quiet. This discovery, published in Nature Astronomy, offers new insights into the formation and evolution of young neutron stars. It also suggests that a significant number of faint, young pulsars may remain undiscovered within the Milky Way galaxy.