Powerful warm winds seen blowing from ‘cosmic cookie monster’ neutron star

Neutron stars are among the densest objects in the universe and are formed when a massive star runs out of fuel and collapses

Powerful warm winds have been seen blowing out from a neutron star as it rips up a nearby companion (Gabriel Perez/IAC/PA)

Astronomers have observed powerful blasts of hot, warm and cold winds from a neutron star as it rips up a nearby companion.

Researchers suggest the discovery provides new insight into the behaviour of the objects.