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Magnetars drag spacetime to power superluminous supernovae - Ars Technica

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Astronomers have observed the formation of a magnetar from a supernova, confirming its role in powering extremely bright superluminous supernovae through spacetime-dragging effects.

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  4. Astronomers witness colossal supernova explosion create one of the most magnetic stars in the universe for the first time  Space
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