A 42-light-year X-ray tail links a pulsar to previously 'orphan' gamma rays
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“Astrophysicists have discovered an extraordinarily long 42-light-year X-ray tail extending from a pulsar, which aligns perfectly with previously unexplained high-energy gamma-ray emissions. This discovery helps solve a century-old mystery regarding the origin and propagation of cosmic rays.”
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