Newly Discovered Fast Radio Burst Challenges What Astronomers Know About These Powerful Astronomical Phenomena - Nextgov

Astronomers studying fast radio bursts recently discovered one that repeats, has a persistent radio signal and originated in a galaxy much closer than it should have.

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea A newly discovered fast radio burst has some unique properties that are simultaneously giving astronomers important … [+4906 chars]

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