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Astronomer Reveals Distribution of Most Normal Matter in the Universe
science2 months ago

Astronomer Reveals Distribution of Most Normal Matter in the Universe

Most of the universe's normal matter isn't in stars or galaxies but is distributed in the cosmic web between galaxies, with recent studies using fast radio bursts confirming that about 76% of normal matter resides in intergalactic space, supporting the Big Bang theory. Dark matter, which makes up most of the universe's mass, remains largely mysterious, but scientists are actively studying it through various methods including underground detectors and telescopes.

Scientists Use Unique Energy Pulses to Map the Universe
science5 months ago

Scientists Use Unique Energy Pulses to Map the Universe

Scientists are using fast radio bursts (FRBs) to locate the universe's missing baryonic matter, which is difficult to detect with traditional methods. Recent discoveries suggest that FRBs can serve as cosmic probes to map the distribution of ordinary matter, helping to solve the longstanding 'missing baryon problem' and improve understanding of cosmic evolution.

Deep Space Radio Bursts Hit Earth in Rapid Succession
science6 months ago

Deep Space Radio Bursts Hit Earth in Rapid Succession

A team using MeerKAT in South Africa discovered a highly active repeating fast radio burst source, FRB 20240619D, emitting hundreds of short radio pulses across multiple frequencies, providing valuable insights into the nature of these cosmic phenomena and their potential origins near magnetars, while also setting limits on optical counterparts and helping map the universe's ionized gas.

Scientists Detect Brightest Fast Radio Burst Ever from Nearby Galaxy
science6 months ago

Scientists Detect Brightest Fast Radio Burst Ever from Nearby Galaxy

Scientists have detected the brightest fast radio burst ever, named RBFLOAT, originating from a galaxy 130 million light-years away, and pinpointed its exact location, providing new insights into their origins, possibly linked to magnetars. The discovery was made using the CHIME telescope and its outriggers across North America, marking a significant advancement in understanding these mysterious cosmic phenomena.

James Webb Telescope Identifies Origin of Brightest Radio Burst Ever
science6 months ago

James Webb Telescope Identifies Origin of Brightest Radio Burst Ever

Scientists used the James Webb Space Telescope to pinpoint the origin of the brightest radio burst ever detected, linking it to a galaxy 130 million light-years away and suggesting it may have originated from a star system involving a neutron star or magnetar, marking a significant advancement in understanding fast radio bursts.

Revealing the Faces of Ancient Humans and the Universe's Hidden Matter
science8 months ago

Revealing the Faces of Ancient Humans and the Universe's Hidden Matter

This week in science, the mysterious 'Dragon Man' skull has been classified, potentially as a Denisovan, and new studies are shedding light on the universe's 'missing' matter using fast radio bursts. Additionally, research suggests psilocybin can provide long-term relief from depression, and advanced AI models may produce significantly higher carbon emissions. Other highlights include volcanic eruptions in Indonesia and concerns over groundwater depletion in the Colorado River basin.