The Scariest Star Ever: A Magnetar

Forget black holes — magnetars might be the most terrifying stars in the universe. These ultra-magnetic neutron stars can wipe out electronics from thousands of miles away, distort atoms, and unleash more energy in a second than our Sun does in 100,000 years. In this video, we break down what a magnetar is, how it's formed, and why it's basically a cosmic horror story hiding in deep space.