In 1977, scientists discovered a mysterious signal beaming from space that was so powerful it prompted astronomer Jerry Ehman to write 'Wow!' on the telescope's readout. For decades, scientists have ...

For researchers seeking answers to the question of whether we are alone in the universe, one event nearly half a century ago lingers even today — the so-called "Wow! Signal" detected back in 1977.

On Aug. 15, 1977, astronomers using Ohio State University’s Big Ear radio telescope detected the famous "Wow!" signal. To this day, it is one of the strongest pieces of evidence that we are not alone ...

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