Astronomers Identify Origin of Most Distant Fast Radio Burst

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Published: 2026-10-11
Category: science
Source: CGTN
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Using MeerKAT and JWST, astronomers have located the host galaxy of FRB 20240304B, the most distant fast radio burst ever detected. This discovery, published in Science, reveals the burst occurred over 10 billion years ago, significantly extending the record for FRB distance and offering insights into the early universe.

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