Pulsars are rapidly rotating neutron stars observed to have pulses of radiation at very regular intervals that typically range from milliseconds to seconds. If parts of the neutron star interior start to move outwards, the star spins faster. This is called a ‘glitch,’ and it’s providing astronomers with a brief insight into what lies within these objects. In a new study, a team of astronomers from Monash University, the ARC Centre of Excellence...
