New Study Reveals Most Fast Radio Bursts Originate from Ordinary Galaxies

Analysis of polarized light from non-repeating FRBs suggests they come from environments similar to the Milky Way.

Researchers analyzed 128 non-repeating FRBs using data from the CHIME radio telescope.
The study found that these FRBs originate from galaxies with moderate densities and magnetic fields.
This contrasts with repeating FRBs, which are linked to denser, highly magnetized environments.
The findings challenge previous assumptions about the origins of FRBs and suggest different mechanisms for repeating and non-repeating bursts.
The research provides new insights into the local environments and production mechanisms of these cosmic phenomena.