Scientists studying extraterrestrial radio signals coming from spaceJanuary 11, 2018 - 12:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Sceintists are investigating the source of incredibly powerful explosions of extraterrestrial radio waves which have left them stumped, it has been revealed, according to The Express. Researchers are perplexed by repeating bursts of radio waves that currently originate from the same location. The fast radio bursts (FRBs) come from a dense stellar core near an extraordinarily powerful magnetic field like one near a massive black hole, according to a study. Study co-lead author Jason Hessels, an astrophysicist at the University of Amsterdam, said: "It is the only known repeating fast radio burst source.” FRBs last just milliseconds and can give off more energy in a fraction of a second than the sun does in weeks. They were discovered only in 2007 and while researchers have detected 20 or so in the last decade, it is estimated such flashes might occur as many as 10,000 times a day across the entire sky, according to researchers in the study. Because of their brief nature, FRBs are a mystery and there is much to discover about their origins. Prior work suggests some possibilities include that they are cataclysmic events such as the evaporation of black holes and collisions between neutron stars. Professor Hessels added: "A key question in the field is whether this repeating fast radio burst source is fundamentally different compared to all the other apparently nonrepeating sources.” Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |