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Researchers Link 1977 Wow! Signal to Magnetar Flare

8/28/2025

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Researchers from the University of Puerto Rico propose a natural origin for the 1977 "Wow! Signal," possibly linked to a magnetar flare.
The Arecibo Wow! Project plans to archive Big Ear telescope data by 2027 to improve future observations.
The Wow@Home initiative invites public participation in searching for similar cosmic signals.
Recent fast radio bursts (FRBs) may suggest advanced technology, but their origins are still unclear.

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Researchers from the University of Puerto Rico propose a natural origin for the 1977 "Wow! Signal," possibly linked to a magnetar flare.
The Arecibo Wow! Project plans to archive Big Ear telescope data by 2027 to improve future observations.
The Wow@Home initiative invites public participation in searching for similar cosmic signals.
Recent fast radio bursts (FRBs) may suggest advanced technology, but their origins are still unclear.