Deep space radio waves originated from a surprising source
Fast radio bursts originate near neutron stars, revealing their magnetically chaotic environments and scintillation patterns.
MIT scientists uncover origins of fast radio burst in space
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has discovered the origins of a fast radio burst in outer space called FRB 20221022A.
MIT Astronomers Trace Source of Fast Radio Burst in Another Galaxy
After nearly 20 years of study, scientists are beginning to understand a bizarre celestial phenomenon known as fast radio bursts (FRBs). These signals last just a fraction of a second but can outshine entire galaxies.
Scientists pin down the origins of a fast radio burst
Fast radio bursts are brief and brilliant explosions of radio waves emitted by extremely compact objects such as neutron stars and possibly black holes. These fleeting fireworks last for just a thousandth of a second and can carry an enormous amount of energy—enough to briefly outshine entire galaxies.
Turbulent Origins of Twinkling Fast Radio Burst Revealed by MIT Scientists
The origin of a sparkling Fast Radio Burst (FRB) has been discovered in a galaxy 200 million light years away through the work of MIT astronomers.
Fast radio bursts originate near the surface of stars
But now, a rare burst has provided indications that FRBs likely originate near the star and that they share a feature with the emissions of pulsars, another subtype of neutron star.
Scientists Find the Origin of a Mysterious Fast Radio Burst With a Unique Technique
Scientists locate FRB 20221022A near a neutron star, revealing its magnetic origin and a closer understanding of FRBs.
Scientists Trace Fast Radio Burst to Surprise Source For First Time
By studying the twinkling light of a fast radio burst detected in 2022, a team of astronomers has traced its source to the powerful magnetic field around a magnetar, in a galaxy 200 million light-years away.
Fast Radio Burst Followed To Source Just 10,000 Kilometers From A Neutron Star
Fast radio bursts (FRBs) are incredible releases of energy – as much as the Sun releases in days – that last for a fraction of a second. Only very few have been tracked down to their sources and their actual origin continues to be uncertain.
Space on MSN1d
Dead stars can celebrate 2 New Years every second with nearby cosmic fireworks
"In these environments of neutron stars, the magnetic fields are really at the limits of what the universe can produce." ...
Discover Magazine5h
A Dazzling Burst of Radio Waves Ignited Near a Dead Star
Learn how researchers have interpreted the story of one particular fast radio burst that emerged from a neutron star 200 ...
talker on MSN3h
Astronomers find origin of mysterious ‘alien’ signal
A mystery " alien " signal from outer space has been tracked down to its source. First discovered in 2007, fast radio bursts, ...
Daily Galaxy on MSN1d
Astronomers Crack Mystery of Space Radio Bursts That Traveled 200 Million Light-Years to a Violent Source—A Cosmic First
Fast radio bursts (FRBs)—short-lived but immensely powerful explosions of radio waves—have puzzled scientists since their ...
Mysterious radio flashes: FRB's place of origin localized with extreme precision
Astronomy has been puzzling over fast radio bursts for years. Now such a radio burst has been traced back to its origin with ...
Hoodline2d
MIT Detectives Unravel Cosmic Signal's Birth as Suspected Neutron Star Culprit Found 200 Million Light-Years Away
MIT scientists have possibly traced a fast radio burst to its origin near a neutron star in a galaxy 200 million light-years ...