
The 1977 Wow! Signal: Space’s most famous mystery could finally be explained
Published on: Aug. 31, 2025, 1:53 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Astronomers continue to track puzzling cosmic signals, from the 1977 Wow! Signal to new phenomena like ASKAP J1832–0911 and FRB 20220610A. Meanwhile, the exoplanet K2–18b shows the strongest hints of life beyond Earth with molecules linked to microbial activity. Researchers combine archival data with modern instruments, and citizen science projects like Wow@Home now allow the public to participate in the search. These discoveries bring humanity closer to answering whether we are alone in the cosmos.