Neutron stars shed neutrinos to cool down quickly
The process removes heat ‘the way the casino removes money from tourists’ pockets’

GETTING CHILLS After swiping material from a partner star, a neutron star (illustrated) quickly cooled off by spewing out particles called neutrinos.
Dana Berry/NASA
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