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Astronomers discover a hidden engine inside space’s “Eye of Sauron”


A mysterious blazar that baffled scientists for years has been unraveled. VLBA imaging revealed a toroidal magnetic field powering a jet aimed at Earth, explaining how it can unleash neutrinos and gamma rays despite its sluggish appearance.

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