wwarnout t1_j9jzvsk wrote
>...heartbeat-like...
Unfortunate choice of adjectives. There are actually many sources of periodic bursts in the universe. "heartbeat-like" implies it originates from a sentient source.
AbbydonX OP t1_j9k48k5 wrote
I think someone was trying to gain clicks with the article title and I just left it unchanged. The actual paper is entitled Microwave imaging of quasi-periodic pulsations at flare current sheet. That’s not quite so catchy though.
Enterovirus71 t1_j9klzn7 wrote
It really doesn't, though. "Heartbeat-like" is used to describe a plehtora of vibrational patterns that have the iconic "heartbeat" pattern.
UniversalDH t1_j9kcza0 wrote
Don’t listen to this guy. He’s the source of the heartbeat and infiltrated Reddit to divert us.
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kalenxy t1_j9khl6c wrote
I've used "heartbeat" to describe a signal before that wasn't intended to mean sentient. Many of these space articles do publish very dramatic titles either way.
Disastrous_Elk_6375 t1_j9nr09q wrote
In CS a "heartbeat" is a periodical signal that is sent to confirm that a process is still running.
driftefx t1_j9ka7hp wrote
The aliens are trying to contact ussss!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We need to move the Earth now. Time to build giant thrusters on the planet
stewake t1_j9kgud9 wrote
Let’s push Bikini Bottom somewhere else!
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