Neutron star 'glitch' offers scientists a clue into its inner workings

Studying distant objects in space can be tricky for astronomers, especially when those objects begin to do unexpected -- and unexplainable -- things. Neutron stars are thought to be the most dense objects in space, and scientists have a pretty good handle on how they form. However, the tendency of some neutron stars to "glitch," or behave erratically, has left astronomers scratching their heads. Now, a new study published in Nature Astronomy takes a close look at observations of a distant neutro...