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Radio signals reportedly detected directly from an exoplanet for the first time

The SETI Institute, citing ScienceAlert, says repeating bursts from Beta Pictoris b appear to come from auroras generated by its magnetic field. The research was undergoing peer review as of September 22, 2026.

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Radio signals reportedly detected directly from an exoplanet for the first time