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Scientists have confirmed the existence of the missing 40% of matter in the universe by using Fast Radio Bursts and X-ray observations, aligning observations with cosmological models and completing our understanding of the universe's matter composition.
Astronomers have used Fast Radio Bursts to locate and measure the universe's 'missing' ordinary matter, finding that over 75% of it resides in the intergalactic medium between galaxies, marking a major breakthrough in understanding cosmic matter distribution.
Astronomers have found evidence of the universe's 'missing matter' by analyzing fast radio bursts (FRBs), which helped them account for the diffuse matter spread across galaxies and halos, improving our understanding of the universe's composition and expansion.
Scientists have proposed a new theory that fast radio bursts (FRBs) could be caused by asteroids colliding with neutron stars, releasing massive energy. This hypothesis, led by University of Toronto's Dang Pham, suggests that interstellar objects like asteroids and comets could be numerous enough to account for the observed rate of FRBs. While intriguing, the theory requires further investigation, especially since some FRBs occur repeatedly at the same source, which doesn't align with random asteroid collisions.
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.
Astronomers have discovered the shortest fast radio bursts (FRBs) ever recorded, with one lasting only five microseconds, a thousand times shorter than typical FRBs. These bursts are believed to originate from a galaxy three billion light years away, but their exact nature remains unknown. The discovery suggests that the figure of 10,000 FRBs reaching Earth daily may need to be revised upwards, indicating that a significant fraction of FRBs may have been missed due to computational limitations. The findings also raise questions about the origin of FRB emissions and the impact of the surrounding environment on their time structure.