A groundbreaking discovery has allowed scientists to trace the origin of the brightest known fast radio burst, FRB 20250316A, to a specific location in the galaxy NGC 4141, providing new insights into these mysterious cosmic phenomena.
Astronomers have detected the brightest fast radio burst, RBFLOAT, from a nearby galaxy, potentially revealing secrets about cosmic phenomena. This breakthrough could redefine our understanding of these mysterious signals.
On March 16, 2025, the CHIME telescope detected RBFLOAT, the brightest fast radio burst ever recorded, emitting energy equal to the Sun's output over four days. This unprecedented discovery has astronomers racing to uncover its origins.
For the first time, scientists have traced a record-breaking radio signal to its cosmic origins using the James Webb Space Telescope. This groundbreaking discovery could reshape our understanding of fast radio bursts and their stellar environments.
Astronomers have tracked the brightest flash of radio waves, known as RBFLOAT, back to its source in the galaxy NGC 4141, revolutionizing our understanding of fast radio bursts (FRBs).
In a groundbreaking study, scientists reveal that magnetars may be responsible for creating heavy elements like gold and platinum. These neutron stars emit giant flares, producing conditions for the 'r-process' that forms these precious materials. This discovery could reshape our understanding of the universe's elemental origins.
Scientists have uncovered that intense radiation from magnetar flares can produce vast amounts of heavy elements like gold and platinum in mere seconds, reshaping our understanding of cosmic metal formation.