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Astronomy news — October 3, 2026

Publications tagged with Astronomy published on October 3, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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Science Astronomy
Oct 3, 2026, 11:32 UTC
First Direct Detection of Radio Emission from Exoplanet
Astronomers have detected radio waves emanating from Beta Pictoris b, an exoplanet approximately 63 light-years away. This is the first time such emissions have been directly attributed to an exoplanet, marking a significant milestone in exoplanetary astronomy. The signal is believed to originate from an extremely powerful magnetic field, causing phenomena similar to Earth's auroras.
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Science Astronomy
Oct 3, 2026, 09:03 UTC
AI Deciphers Napoleon's 217-Year-Old Message
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has successfully deciphered a 217-year-old coded message written by Napoleon Bonaparte. Sent to one of his senior generals in 1809, the contents of the letter had remained a mystery until now. The AI, specifically a neural network called GPT-6 Astra, managed to crack the code in approximately six hours.
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Science Astronomy
Oct 3, 2026, 06:54 UTC
Nobel Prize Winners Announced Next Week
The Nobel Prizes for this year will be announced starting next week. The laureates will be revealed in categories including Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences.
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