Unraveling the Enigma: Scientists Uncover the Origins of Mysterious Space Signals

Scientists at the University of Tokyo have found evidence suggesting that some fast radio bursts (FRBs) may be caused by "starquakes" on the surfaces of neutron stars, particularly magnetars. FRBs are sudden blasts of radio-frequency radiation that last just a few microseconds, and while some sources emit FRBs repeatedly, others burst once and go silent. The discovery of repeating sources has led researchers to focus on compact objects like neutron stars and black holes as potential sources. Magnetars, an extreme form of neutron stars with intense magnetic fields, are considered likely candidates for producing FRBs.