Dead star producing a mysterious, persistent shock wave
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“Astronomers have observed a dead white dwarf star generating a powerful shock wave that has lasted for at least 1,000 years. The phenomenon defies current explanations, leading researchers to suspect an unknown "mystery engine" may be driving it.”
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