Scientists Discover Truth Behind Mysterious Radio Signal In Deep Space That Repeats Every Two Hours

By: Harry Boulton | UNILAD Tech

In space nobody can hear you scream, but they can instead hear a radio signal that blares out every two hours with no hesitation. Thankfully scientists have finally uncovered the origins of this mysterious sound, and its source has proven to be incredibly unexpected.

Sounds can be some of the eeriest things you’ll find in space, as researchers have released audio of what both the Sun and black holes ‘sound’ like, and it’s hard not to get creeped out.

These noises are even more terrifying if you don’t know where they’re coming from, as shown in the strange sounds that stranded astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams heard from their own spacecraft.

If there’s one thing that has really puzzled scientists though it’s the bizarre (and rather creepy) radio signal from space that transmits every two hours without fail, but they’ve finally discovered its origins.

As reported by Space, a team of international astronomers have located the source of this mysterious radio signal after a lengthy search, and it was unveiled that it’s actually caused by a binary system with a dead star.

These pulses of sound were first discovered by Iris de Ruiter in archives from the largest radio telescope on Earth, known as the Low Frequency Array, or LOFAR for short.

She found that the radio signals date all the way back to 2015, and they can last from anywhere between a few seconds to several minutes, although they remain consistent in their occurrence every two hours with no breaks from the regimented routine.

Strange events have caused a red dwarf and a white dwarf (otherwise known as a dead star) to orbit each other so closely that their magnetic fields interact, and this is what causes the radio blast to sound for us.

Every two hours they bump together endlessly, creating the radio signal that was previously understood to only be capable of neutron stars. However, it’s now recognized that binary systems can similarly produce such loud waves of sound, and this changes how astronomers view radio signals.

As per EurekAlert!, Charles Kilpatrick, who co-authored the study, explains that “some astrophysicists also have argued that sources might emit pulses at regular time intervals because they are spinning, so we only see the radio emission when source is rotated towards us.

“Now, we know at least some long-period radio transients come from binaries. We hope this motivates radio astronomers to localize new classes of sources that might arise from neutron star of magnetar binaries.”

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Scientists Reveal What Humans Will Look Like In 1,000 Years

Imagine looking into a mirror, not just tomorrow, but a thousand years into the future. What reflections of humanity might you see staring back at you? While it’s easy to believe that our evolutionary story has reached its climax, the reality is that it’s still unfolding in fascinating ways. Thanks to ground-breaking technologies and profound environmental changes, the face of humanity is poised to change more dramatically than we can currently comprehend.

Technological Influences

As we stand on the brink of unprecedented technological advancements, the future of human appearance is increasingly being influenced by the tools we create. Artificial Intelligence (AI), once a fixture of science fiction, is now a pivotal tool in predicting and shaping what future generations might look like. Utilizing powerful AI like Google’s ImageFX, researchers are beginning to sketch a fascinating portrait of tomorrow’s humans.

This technological prowess is not just about predicting; it’s about directing evolution in a way that was unimaginable just a few decades ago. As we integrate more with technology, from biometric enhancements to genetic modifications, the human form is set to evolve in ways that mirror our technological and environmental landscapes. The implications are profound: technology does not merely support human life but actively molds our evolutionary path forward.

Such integrations hint at a future where technology and biology converge, potentially leading to enhanced human capabilities. For instance, genetic engineering could lead to humans with greater resistance to diseases and adverse environmental conditions, while biomechanical enhancements might offer physical abilities far beyond our current limitations. This fusion of flesh and technology may well be the hallmark of future human evolution, painting a picture of a species that is as much crafted by silicon as it is by organic evolution.

Genetic & Environmental Changes

As humanity marches into the future, our genetic makeup and environmental interactions are expected to undergo significant transformations. Scientists predict that as our global community becomes more interconnected, the distinct physical traits that once varied widely across different populations will begin to blend into a more uniform appearance. This genetic merging is driven by increased global mobility and intercontinental relationships, suggesting that future humans might resemble a composite image of today’s diverse ethnic groups, with darker skin tones becoming more prevalent due to the protective benefits against UV radiation.

The impact of climate change and our ventures into space are likely to sculpt our evolutionary path further. Changes in our planet’s environment, such as higher temperatures and altered sunlight exposure, could drive the need for physiological adaptations. These might include changes in body size or metabolic rates to cope with new climates or even the microgravity of space habitats. Similarly, as humanity potentially colonizes other planets, the unique conditions of these new worlds would necessitate drastic adaptations in human physiology to accommodate different atmospheres and gravitational forces.

Physical Changes In Humans

The physical form of future humans is poised to undergo significant changes as a result of both natural selection and technological influence. According to predictions, the future will see humans with more uniform features, darker skin, and possibly shorter statures—a sharp contrast to the wide variety of appearances seen across the globe today. This trend toward uniformity might be influenced by a combination of factors, including the blending of ethnicities and the genetic adaptations to a global environment that is warmer and more radiation-intensive due to a thinner ozone layer.

One of the more intriguing possibilities is that of smaller brain sizes. While this might seem alarming, it is consistent with a trend observed over the last 20,000 years; the human brain has gradually become smaller, albeit more efficient. This could be a response to our increasingly symbiotic relationship with technology, which offloads cognitive tasks and potentially reshapes our neurological architecture.

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