SIO373: Headline Claims Neutron Star 'Defies Laws of Physics.' What Does Astrophysicist Bryan Think?

Jul 29, 2023

In this episode, the hosts debunk the claim of a cosmic object defying the laws of physics and discuss the process of scientific information dissemination. They explain the concept of geometrical beaming and explore the spinning and beaming of neutron stars. They also explain the formation and characteristics of neutron stars, the role of magnetic fields, and the absorption and emission of light by atoms. The hosts analyze misleading headlines and discuss the limitations of using luminosity as an indicator of an object's brightness.