The Times Australia
Google AI
The Times World News

.

A search for links between two of the universe's most spectacular phenomena has come up empty – for now

  • Written by Eric Howell, OzGrav Associate Investigator; Adjunct Research Fellow in Astrophysics, The University of Western Australia
A search for links between two of the universe's most spectacular phenomena has come up empty – for nowCarl Knox / OzGrav, CC BY

Every so often, astronomers glimpse an intense flash of radio waves from space – a flash that lasts only instants but puts out as much energy in a millisecond as the Sun does in a few years. The origin of these “fast radio bursts” is one of the greatest mysteries in astronomy today.

There is no shortage...

Read more: A search for links between two of the universe's most spectacular phenomena has come up empty –...

Times Magazine

Narwal Freo Z Ultra Robotic Vacuum and Mop Cleaner

Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.4/5)Category: Premium Robot Vacuum & Mop ComboBest for: Busy households, ha...

Shark launches SteamSpot - the shortcut for everyday floor mess

Shark introduces the Shark SteamSpot Steam Mop, a lightweight steam mop designed to make everyda...

Game Together, Stay Together: Logitech G Reveals Gaming Couples Enjoy Higher Relationship Satisfaction

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, many lovebirds across Australia are planning for the m...

AI threatens to eat business software – and it could change the way we work

In recent weeks, a range of large “software-as-a-service” companies, including Salesforce[1], Se...

Worried AI means you won’t get a job when you graduate? Here’s what the research says

The head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, has warned[1] young people ...

How Managed IT Support Improves Security, Uptime, And Productivity

Managed IT support is a comprehensive, subscription model approach to running and protecting your ...

The Times Features

What are your options if you can’t afford to repay your mortgage?

After just three rate cuts in 2025, interest rates have risen again[1] in Australia this year. I...

Small, realistic increases in physical activity shown to significantly reduce risk of early death

Just Five Minutes More a Day Could Prevent Thousands of Deaths, Landmark Study Finds Small, rea...

Inside One Global resorts: The Sydney Stay Hosting This Season of MAFS Australia

As Married At First Sight returns to Australian screens in 2026, viewers are once again getting a ...

Migraine is more than just a headache. A neurologist explains the 4 stages

A migraine attack[1] is not just a “bad headache”. Migraine is a debilitating neurological co...

Marketers: Forget the Black Box. If You Aren't Moving the Needle, What Are You Doing?

Two years ago, I entered the digital marketing space with the mindset of an engineering student ...

Extreme weather growing threat to Australian businesses in storm and fire season

  Australian small businesses are being hit harder than ever by costly disruptions...

Join Macca’s in supporting Clean Up Australia Day

McDonald’s Australia is once again rolling up its sleeves for Clean Up Australia Day, marking 36...

IFTAR Turns Up The Heat With The Return of Ramadan Nights From 18 February

Iftar returns to IFTAR, with the Western Sydney favourite opening after dark for Ramadan  IFTA...

What causes depression? What we know, don’t know and suspect

Depression is a complex and deeply personal experience. While almost everyone has periods of s...