By Grace Hamilton, Staff Writer Australian scientists reported the discovery of a “spinning object” in the Milky Way last week. The object was first discovered by Curtin University student Tyrone O’Doherty in the Murchison Widefield Array, a region in the Australian outback. According to the team that made the discovery, the object releases a massive eruption of radio energy for a full minute every 18 minutes. The length of the eruption is unusual, though the existence of similar objects within the galaxy is not. These objects are referred to as “transients.” The research team was able to conclude that the … Continue reading Scientists discover spinning object in Milky Way