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Astronomers just cracked the code on mysterious radio bursts from space by discovering they come from two stars locked in a cosmic dance. This breakthrough could help us understand a dozen other puzzling signals we've been tracking.
Astronomers have finally figured out what's causing strange radio bursts from space that repeat every few hours. The discovery could unlock secrets about dozens of similar cosmic mysteries.
A tech enthusiast is bringing back teletext, the beloved pre-internet information service from the 1980s, by adapting it for amateur radio transmission. The project combines nostalgic technology with modern ham radio capabilities to create a faster, more efficient way to share digital images over the airwaves.
A mysterious cosmic flash just revealed it has a companion star. This discovery rewrites what we know about where the universe's most powerful radio signals come from.
After swapping his saxophone for a microphone in 1987, James Valentine spent 30 years creating a radio style that invited listeners to share life's small dramas instead of politics. The beloved ABC presenter, who died at 64 after choosing voluntary assisted dying, proved kindness and curiosity could transform daytime radio.
After transforming afternoon radio into a daily celebration of ordinary life for over 20 years, ABC Sydney's James Valentine retired to focus on his health, leaving behind a city that credits him with lifting their spirits. His unique approach turned listeners into creative collaborators, proving talkback radio could nourish instead of divide.
A volunteer-run community radio station in Perth's hills is turning a frequency change into an opportunity. Kalamunda Community Radio says its new spot at 88.9FM will actually make it easier for listeners to find them.
Michael Rowse spent nearly two decades building a community radio station from the ground up—all as a volunteer. His daily dedication transformed Howick Village Radio into East FM, connecting neighbors and launching careers along the way.
Africa's oldest community radio station is giving away anti-xenophobia messages to fight fake news and violence targeting migrants. Bush Radio's free PSAs are helping stations across South Africa choose truth over fear.
When a mysterious object from another star system flew through our solar neighborhood, scientists aimed powerful radio telescopes at it to check for alien technology. While they didn't find ET, the search proved we're ready to detect extraterrestrial signals if they're out there.
In villages across Haryana and Rajasthan, women who once sat silent in community meetings are now shaping village decisions, thanks to a grassroots radio station that's broadcasting their concerns and amplifying their voices. Community Radio Connect FM 107.8 is transforming how rural communities share information and who gets to participate.
A hospital radio station that's been bringing joy to patients for seven decades just got the equipment upgrade it desperately needed. Thanks to a grant from Catholic charity SCORE, Radio Odstock can keep broadcasting hope 24/7.
A groundbreaking telescope array in Nevada's desert will double humanity's known radio sources in just 24 hours. The 1,650-dish Deep Synoptic Array promises to revolutionize our understanding of black holes, pulsars, and mysterious cosmic signals.
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A 31-year-old who started broadcasting to 16 WhatsApp friends has built a two-hour community radio slot into a 13-presenter station reaching 20,000 listeners across rural South Africa. Sikelela Thobigunya's Bulungula Community Radio now trains local youth and delivers vital news to 70 remote villages.
Astronomers captured radio signals from an exploding star for the first time, revealing what happened in its final decade of life. The discovery gives scientists a powerful new tool to study how massive stars die across the universe.
Scientists tracked a mysterious solar radio signal that refused to stop for 19 days, nearly four times longer than any previous burst. The discovery could help protect satellites and spacecraft from dangerous solar activity.
Apple patched a security flaw that let law enforcement access encrypted Signal messages even after users deleted them. The quick fix protects privacy for millions who rely on secure messaging.
Former Signal developers just released new technology that could bring military-grade encryption to everyday collaboration tools like team chat and shared documents. The open-source system makes it simple for any developer to build privacy-protecting apps without needing cryptography expertise.
Moxie Marlinspike, the creator of ultra-secure messaging app Signal, just launched Confer, an AI assistant that can't spy on your conversations or sell your data to advertisers. It's proof that artificial intelligence doesn't have to come at the cost of your privacy.
When Australian radio host James Valentine learned his cancer was terminal, he made a radical choice: his final months would be filled with joy, not anger. His decision to celebrate life until the very end touched thousands who'd laughed with him for decades.
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