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First published 5 hours ago (Oct 2, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC) · latest update Oct 2, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC
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Astronomers pick up first-ever radio signal from an exoplanet — but it’s not aliens.
Radio Waves Coming From an Alien Planet May Be a Cosmic First.
Scientists have detected radio signals from a planet beyond our Solar System.
Astronomers Detect Radio Signal from Beta Pictoris b.
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CNN
United States · Independent
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The New York Times
United States · Independent
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BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
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Sci.News
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
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NewsNation
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
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