Webb Measures Distance to Farthest Fast Radio Burst, Suggesting Origin

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What happened

First discovered in 2007, fast radio bursts are enigmatic, millisecond-long flashes of radio emission from the distant universe.

Their origin remains uncertain, particularly since most are seen once and never again.

Key facts

  • First discovered in 2007, fast radio bursts are enigmatic, millisecond-long flashes of radio emission from the distant universe.
  • Reported by NASA and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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