Astronomers Detect First Radio Signal from Exoplanet Beta Pictoris b
Astronomers have detected radio waves directly from the exoplanet Beta Pictoris b, about 63-64 light-years from Earth, marking the first such observation from a planet outside our solar system. The signals, captured by South Africa's MeerKAT telescope, suggest Beta Pictoris b has a magnetic field at least 200 times stronger than Jupiter's, linked to auroras similar to Earth's northern lights. Researchers caution the findings are preliminary, pending peer review, and emphasize the signals are not evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (58–70/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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economictimes broke this story on 3 Oct, 09:17 am. Other outlets followed.