"Unraveling the Mysteries of Fast Radio Bursts with NASA Telescopes"

NASA's X-ray telescopes have provided new insights into fast radio bursts (FRBs) by studying a burst from a magnetar within our galaxy, revealing rapid changes in magnetar behavior that could explain how FRBs are generated. The telescopes observed the magnetar for hours, catching a glimpse of what happened on its surface and in its surroundings before and after the burst, shedding light on the physics of magnetars and their potential connection to FRBs. This research sets scientists on a path to better understand these extreme cosmic events.