"Unraveling the Mystery: Astronomers Identify Source of Powerful Radio Bursts from Distant Galaxy Cluster"

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Astronomers have identified the origin of a record-breaking fast radio burst (FRB) that hit Earth in summer 2022, finding that it came from a group of at least seven galaxies interacting with each other. The powerful blast, the furthest ever seen, is believed to have been triggered by the unusual collision of galaxies, potentially associated with the formation of new stars. Understanding the origins of FRBs not only solves a mystery but also provides insights into the universe, as these powerful blasts interact with the material they pass through, potentially carrying messages from distant parts of the universe.
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