fast radio bursts
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Mysterious Radio Burst in Our Galaxy Came From a Magnetar
For the first time ever, astronomers have linked an actual object to those mysterious radio bursts they’ve been detecting since 2007. The culprit in this case, as suspected, is a super-dense object known as a magnetar, but the finding has prompted an entirely new set of questions.
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Telescopes Around The World Pick Up Fast Radio Burst Coming From Our Own Galaxy
Astronomers just spotted an extremely bright burst of radio waves emanating from within our own galaxy. The surprising observation could help us understand the mystery behind these enigmatic emissions, known as fast radio bursts.
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Mysterious Cosmic Radio Burst Detected In A Completely Unexpected Region Of Space
For years, astronomers have struggled to understand the source of fast radio bursts, powerful split-second pulses of energy that originate far outside our galaxy. In an astonishing technical feat, astronomers have finally managed to pinpoint the galactic origin of a one-off FRB – but its unexpected location in space suggests scientists need to go back…
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Mysterious ‘Alien’ Radio Signal: Here’s What You Need To Know
You may have seen recent headlines about a strange radio signal picked up by a Canadian telescope. Some go as far as to say it was caused by all-caps ALIENS.