Recent findings by American astronomers suggest that space emits sounds reminiscent of bird songs, while astronauts report a peculiar scent akin to a mix of 'grilled meats' and 'hot metals.'
Researchers have identified plasma waves, termed 'chorus waves,' which operate at frequencies similar to human hearing. When translated into audio signals, these waves produce sounds resembling chirping birds. These sounds were detected from a distance of 62,000 miles from Earth, marking a previously unexplored range.
Alison Jaynes, a space physicist from the University of Iowa, who was not involved in the study, noted that this discovery raises new questions about space physics, suggesting that Earth's magnetic field may be key to understanding this phenomenon.
The recent findings were made by NASA's multi-scale magnetic field satellites, launched in 2015 to explore the relationship between Earth's and the Sun's magnetic fields. Interestingly, similar waves have been observed near other planets, such as Saturn and Jupiter, prompting inquiries into their role in space phenomena.
Cheng Ming Liu from Beihang University stated that these waves are among the most powerful and significant in space, believed to produce high-energy electrons that could disrupt space communications.
Astronauts have also reported intriguing scents from space, likening them to a combination of cooked meats and hot metals. Astronaut Thomas Jones noted that returning to the International Space Station is accompanied by a smell reminiscent of ozone or sulfur. NASA is currently working to replicate this scent on Earth for training purposes.
Scientists continue to seek explanations for these mysterious phenomena, which make space appear more dynamic than previously thought. Are these signals from living beings, or merely echoes of complex physical events? Space still holds many secrets yet to be uncovered, inspiring further discoveries.