SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 10, 2026Scientific American

Scientists may have discovered a pulsar at the Milky Way’s heart—a result that could reveal new physics

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Scientists have potentially discovered a pulsar called BLPSR spinning every 8.19 milliseconds near the Milky Way's central supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A*. This lighthouse-like neutron star could enable precise measurements of spacetime distortions around the black hole, potentially revealing new physics and advancing our understanding of General Relativity.

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