The Accelerating Mystery of Fast Radio Bursts
Scientists from the University of Amsterdam have detected a new type of fast radio burst (FRB) called ultra-fast radio bursts (UFRBs) that last less than 10 millionths of a second. Using data from the Green Bank Telescope, the researchers found 49 bursts, eight of which were categorized as UFRBs. These findings suggest that FRBs occur more frequently and with greater diversity than previously thought. The origin of FRBs is still unknown, but they are believed to come from massive objects like white dwarfs, black holes, neutron stars, or magnetars. Scientists hope to use FRBs to map the universe and enhance our understanding of cosmic phenomena.
