Fast Radio Burst Detected in Ancient ‘Dead’ Galaxy Stuns Astronomers

For years, fast radio bursts (FRBs) have fascinated astronomers. These brief but intense cosmic explosions, first detected in 2007, release more energy in a millisecond than the sun does in an entire year. While typically traced to distant, active galaxies, a recent discovery has reshaped our understanding of their origins. In February 2024, scientists with … Read more