Scientists Detect Repeating Radio Signals from Exoplanet Beta Pictoris b
Scientists have detected repeating radio signals directly from Beta Pictoris b, a gas giant exoplanet about 63 light-years away. Using South Africa's MeerKAT radio telescope, researchers isolated bursts of auroral radio emissions from the planet, distinct from its host star. These signals, caused by charged particles interacting with the planet's magnetic field, mark the first unambiguous radio detection from an exoplanet. The findings, detailed in a preprint paper, do not indicate alien life but reveal large-scale planetary auroras.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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ndtv broke this story on 23 Sept, 11:30 am. Other outlets followed.
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