Science and Exploration

Radio Transients

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A high school student using an AI algorithm on a laptop to analyze cosmic radio burst data, with a backdrop of stars and nebulae.
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Student's AI pinpoints star system behind cosmic radio bursts

In 2026, a high school student’s AI algorithm, designed on his laptop, helped an international team of astronomers pinpoint the elusive source of mysterious long-period radio transients.

Mateo Rojas·June 8, 2026