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Astronomers report radio burst that travelled for more than 10 billion years
The Guardian describes an ancient cosmic signal, but the supplied excerpt lacks the underlying measurements.
The Guardian reports that astronomers have detected an intense burst of radio waves from a distant galaxy. The signal is described as having travelled for more than 10 billion years, through approximately 80% of cosmic history.
What holds up
- ✓The supplied report describes an astronomical detection of a radio-wave burst.
- ✓It gives a travel-time estimate of more than 10 billion years.
What doesn't yet
- ?The excerpt supplies no study, instrument, measurement method or uncertainty range.
- ?The physical origin of the burst is not established in the supplied text.
Ask before you share
- →How was the distance and resulting travel time measured?
- →Has the finding been peer-reviewed or independently checked?
Sources & original reporting
- [1]The Guardian · Published 8 Oct 2026 · theguardian.com