James Webb Space Telescope helps detect the most distant Fast Radio Burst ever seen - and scientists are surprised by its source
Astronomers have detected the most distant Fast Radio Burst (FRB) ever recorded, originating from a galaxy 11 billion light-years away. The discovery, made using the MeerKAT radio telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope, provides new insights into cosmic evolution.
Why it matters
This discovery allows scientists to study the matter and evolution of the universe from when it was only 3 billion years old.
Galaxies James Webb Space Telescope helps detect the most distant Fast Radio Burst ever seen - and scientists are surprised by its source News By Robert Lea Published 8 October 2026 "This is an extraordinary glimpse into the distant universe."
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