Mysterious ‘zombie star’ speeds through the Milky Way at 177,000 km/h, capable of ripping human atoms; origin remains unknown

Astronomers have spotted a zombie star, SGR 0501+4516, speeding through the Milky Way. This magnetar has an incredibly strong magnetic field. Its origin is a mystery, challenging existing theories. Scientists suggest it might have formed from a white dwarf collapse, without a supernova. This discovery could help explain fast radio bursts.