We receive radio signals from space. They repeat themselves every 54 minutes and current physics cannot explain them

JVTech News We receive radio signals from space. They repeat themselves every 54 minutes and current physics cannot explain them

A multi-faceted cosmic anomaly

A recent discovery in the field of radio astronomy has stirred up the scientific community. Radio signals, of a still unknown nature, were detected by the ASKAP (Australia) and MeerKAT (South Africa) radio telescopes.. Their particularity? They repeat every 54 minutes and oscillate between three distinct states, a behavior that defies the laws of current physics.

The story begins with the ASKAP radio telescope, which first captured this strange radio emission. Astronomers quickly noticed its regular periodicity of 53.8 minutes, a characteristic that in itself is not unusual for signals from pulsars or other types of neutron stars.

The surprise came from the variability of these signals. They go through three radically different states: long, directional flashes, short, omnidirectional pulses, and moments of complete silence. This diversity, documented in a published study
in the journal Nature Astronomy

aroused the interest and questions of researchers.

The most intriguing thing is that this object exhibits three different emission states, and each of them has completely distinct properties from the other two

Explains Dr. Manisha Caleb, lead author of the study. “The MeerKAT radio telescope played a crucial role in distinguishing these states.”

A challenge for science, an opportunity for discovery

Astrophysicists suspect that the origin of these signals could be a neutron star or a white dwarf, two types of stars at the end of their lives. However, the observed behavior of the signals does not match any known physical models for these celestial objects. Current physics is therefore faced with an impasse, unable to explain this cosmic anomaly.

This discovery raises more questions than it answers. What is the exact nature of the transmitting object? What physical mechanisms are at work to produce these signals? Is this an isolated phenomenon or a new class of celestial objects?

Although the explanation remains to be found, this discovery opens new perspectives for research in astrophysics. It could challenge existing models and lead to a better understanding of neutron stars, white dwarfs, and perhaps even fundamental laws of physics.

For now, the mystery remains. Scientists continue to observe and analyze these radio signals, hoping to one day unlock the secret of their origin. The universe, with its countless wonders, reminds us once again that our knowledge, however vast it may be, is only a tiny part of what remains to be discovered.