Scientists think they might have decoded the origin of some of the most mysterious and powerful signals coming from space. Researchers have long been puzzled by “long-period radio transients”, which ...

An illustration of a white dwarf star pulling matter off of its companion. Such a process could explain mysterious bursts of radio energy that have been puzzling astronomers. . | Credit: Carl Knox ...

These signals were first found by chance as telescopes scanned broad areas of the sky. Only about a dozen of these unusual ...

For years, astronomers have been puzzled by mysterious radio signals arriving from deep within our galaxy. Now, a PhD student has helped solve the cosmic mystery by identifying the source of one of ...

Optical observations obtained using the Southern Astrophysical Research ( SOAR) Telescope showed a white dwarf binary at the emission's location in the sky, with spectra revealing a clear orbital ...

Researchers at the University of Sydney believe they've identified one source of mysterious radio signals arriving from deep space. Using the Australian Square Kilometer Array Pathfinder radio ...

For years, repeating radio flashes across the Milky Way baffled scientists. Now, a newly discovered pair of dead and living stars locked in a violent, one-hour dance might have solved the riddle.

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