Strange Radio Signal From Unknown Galaxy That Pulses “Like A Heartbeat” Discovered by Astronomers
Scientists have detected a radio signal that pulses like a heart originating from an unknown galaxy billions of light-years from Earth. Its source emits pulses that are one million times brighter than comparable stars in our own galaxy, and its radio bursts are one thousand times longer than typical. The signal, which is a form of quick radio burst, seems to flash with startling regularity, according to researchers. However, the origin of the burst recorded by Canadian telescopes remains a mystery. Fast radio bursts (FRBs) originate from mostly unknown sources in space and typically last just a few milliseconds. This one may last up to three seconds, which is almost 1,000 times longer than the typical FRB. The researchers identified radio wave bursts that recur every 0.2 seconds in a rhythm like a beating heart. The team claims it is the longest-lasting and clearest fast radio burst ever discovered. Its origin is unknown, however, it is located in a faraway galaxy few bi
