Bedtime Astronomy

CHIME Detects an Ancient Signal From the Early Universe

October 4, 2026·37 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

The CHIME radio telescope has detected an extremely faint signal from neutral hydrogen billions of years ago, using its own observations rather than relying on traditional galaxy surveys.The breakthrough offers a new way to map the universe and could provide fresh insights into cosmic expansion and dark energy.Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Podzilla Summary coming soon

Sign up to get notified when the full AI-powered summary is ready.

Get Free Summaries →

Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.

Listen to This Episode

Get summaries like this every morning.

Free AI-powered recaps of Bedtime Astronomy and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.

Get Free Summaries →

Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.