fast radio bursts
Cosmic 'Heartbeat' Radio Signal May Have Been a Neutron Star Flash
A sudden and intense radio signal detected in deep space has puzzled scientists, who suspect it may have come from a super-dense star.
China's Alien-Hunting Telescope Is Finding Wealth of Mystery Signals
From fast radio bursts to pulsars and other strange signals, the alien-hunting FAST telescope has made a number of discoveries in its short life.
Astronomers Detect Hundreds of Cosmic Explosions in Mysterious Radio Burst
Each blast in the "river" of explosions lasts just a thousandth of a second but releases more energy than the sun produces in an entire year.
What Causes Mysterious Radio Bursts From Deep Space?
A newly discovered fast radio burst from within our galaxy confirms an exotic form of neutron star as one possible source of the highly energetic transmissions.
Mystery Radio Signal From Deep Space Appears to Be Repeating 16-Day Cycle
Scientists say they have found the first fast radio burst that has a steady repeating cycle.
Mystery Space Signals May Be Blocked on Way to Earth
Scientists discovered that fast radio bursts were not observed at lower frequencies, which was "really unexpected."
How We Track Mystery Radio Signals From Deep Space
Sky survey vastly expands the number of FRBs—radio signals produced by hugely energetic but unknown sources.
New Mystery Signal Spotted From Deep Space
No one knows what's causing the weird radio blips.
Brightest-ever Mystery FRB Signal Spotted In Space
Scientists don't know what causes the weird signals.
Why Do Fast Radio Bursts Look Like Aliens?
Here's why people who search for extraterrestrial intelligence love these strange flashes.
Mystery Repeating Signals from Deep Space Explained
Physicists discuss the latest discovery of 15 radio bursts coming from a galaxy three billion light years away.
Repeating Radio Signals Coming From Deep Space Detected
Breakthrough Listen project observes 15 fast radio bursts coming from dwarf galaxy 3 billion light-years away.
Is the Universe Trying to Tell Us Something?
The ASKAP telescope in Australia found new fast radio bursts in just three days—and it's not even fully operational yet.
New Mystery Space Signal Leaves Scientists Baffled
Fast radio burst 150215 was detected in real-time with the Parkes radio telescope in Australia in 2015.