Dead star's pulses reveal secrets of its sun-like companion
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 3:19 PM · 1 min read
Astronomers have tracked a mysterious radio signal that flashes from deep space about every eight minutes, and they now think they know what is behind it. The signal comes from an unusual pair of stars about 5,000 light-years away, according to new research on the system from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research.