Mysterious signals from 1000 light years away

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In February 2003, astronomers using the Arecibo telescope targeted 200 areas of the sky to investigate previously detected unexplained radio signals. After analyzing the data, most signals were found to have vanished, except for one that has intensified. This persistent signal raises questions about its origin and potential implications for extraterrestrial intelligence. The findings contribute to ongoing research in the field of SETI. The mystery surrounding this stronger signal continues to intrigue astronomers and researchers alike.
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In February 2003, astronomers involved in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) pointed the massive radio telescope in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, at around 200 sections of the sky.

The same telescope had previously detected unexplained radio signals at least twice from each of these regions, and the astronomers were trying to reconfirm the findings. The team has now finished analysing the data, and all the signals seem to have disappeared. Except one, which has got stronger.

http://www.newscientist.com/news/nographic.jsp?id=ns99996341
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