A 'missing link' between neutron stars and black holes has long puzzled astronomers. Now, a neural network can spot these cosmic middleweights in seconds from gravitational waves. Quick detection means telescopes might catch the flash of light from a rare neutron star merger, unlocking secrets of how heavy elements like gold are made.
🎯 A sugar-cube-sized lump of [tag:neutron_star]neutron star[/tag] matter would outweigh Mount Everest, making it the universe's densest known material outside a black hole.