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An unusual radio signal cycling every 53.8 minutes has been detected, defying physics.
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The signal alternates between three distinct emission states, adding to the enigma.
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Data from the MeerKAT telescope was critical in identifying these unique signal states.
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Neutron stars and white dwarfs emerge as potential sources for the peculiar signals.
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The 54-minute rotation period defies known physics for neutron stars, raising questions.
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While white dwarfs spin slowly enough, they lack mechanisms to produce such radio waves.
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A similar anomaly with an 18-minute loop was found earlier, deepening the cosmic puzzle.
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The findings challenge long-held theories about stellar remnants and their emissions.
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The study was detailed in Nature Astronomy, offering a fresh perspective on stellar physics.
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