Science News Alert: Scientists pinpoint source of mysterious fast radio bursts

For the first time, astronomers have pinpointed a source of fast radio bursts — an enigmatic type of radio signal that has mystified researchers for more than a decade. Data from several powerful telescopes have revealed that some of the flashes come a faint dwarf galaxy 2.5 billion light years away.

News Alert Wed., Jan. 04, 2017 1:00 p.m.     Scientists pinpoint source of mysterious fast radio bursts For the first time, astronomers have pinpointed a source of fast radio bursts — an enigmatic type of radio signal that has mystified researchers for more than a decade. Data from several powerful telescopes have revealed that some of the flashes come a faint dwarf galaxy 2.5 billion light years away. Read more » Advertisement You are signed up for the following breaking news alerts: Health/Science/Environment. You received this email because you signed up for breaking news alerts. For additional free email alerts and newsletters, or to manage your alerts/newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error, or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071