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Neutron stars shed neutrinos to cool down quickly

The process removes heat ‘the way the casino removes money from tourists’ pockets’

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

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By Emily Conover

- More than 2 years ago

For some neutron stars, the quickest way to cool off isn’t with a frosty beverage, but with lightweight, subatomic particles called neutrinos.