The source of the mysterious radio signal from deep space surprised the scientific world!

Scientists have made a striking discovery by following the source of an intense radio signal coming from the depths of space. This galaxy, which is 11.3 billion years old and only two billion light-years away from Earth, has astonished the scientific world. While previously fast radio burst (FRB) sources were generally thought to be young and active galaxies, this discovery completely changed the current understanding.

A mysterious radio signal from space has caused great surprise in the scientific world.
Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) are known as bursts of energy that come from deep space and last only milliseconds.
Each of these signals, which are a cosmic enigma, has been investigated for a long time. Although many theories, from black holes to supernova explosions, and even alien technologies, have been discussed, no clear conclusion has been reached.
However, this time, scientists managed to track a new FRB and determine its source. This signal, which was detected in February 2024 and lasted until July 2024, turned telescopes’ eyes to the depths of the universe. The galaxy encountered was a complete surprise: This galaxy was not a young and active system, but a “dead” galaxy that had stopped producing stars a long time ago.
When researchers examined the galaxy where the signal came from, they revealed that it was enormous. With a mass of 100 billion Suns, this galaxy became the largest galaxy detected as the source of an FRB so far. What’s more, even though the galaxy is 11.3 billion years old, it is only two billion light-years away from Earth.
This situation brought up a new question in the scientific world: How can these radio bursts, previously seen only in young galaxies, occur in such an old and “quiet” system?
This discovery shows that fast radio bursts are not limited to certain types of galaxies and may have much more diverse sources. The scientists who led the research state that this situation requires revising current theories about the nature of FRBs.
The findings of the research were detailed in two articles published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters. The studies have opened a brand new window for understanding the secrets of the universe.
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