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Science & TechAstronomers Detect First Radio Signals From Exoplanet Beta Pictoris b
For the first time, astronomers have detected radio signals directly from an exoplanet, Beta Pictoris b, located 63.4 light-years away. The signals, likely from the planet's aurora, suggest a powerful magnetic field, offering new insights into planetary environments beyond our solar system.
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Science & Tech · European UnionNASA WB-57 aircraft to chase 12 August 2026 solar eclipse over Iceland
NASA’s WB-57 research aircraft will fly at 50,000 feet on 12 August 2026 to observe the total solar eclipse over Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Portugal. The mission aims to capture high-resolution images of the solar corona and study atmospheric changes during the event.
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