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The 72-Second Signal That Shook Science

Jan 15, 2026
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In 1977, a mysterious signal from deep space stunned scientists. It lasted just 72 seconds. It came from a specific point in the sky. And it matched the kind of transmission we might expect from intelligent life. The astronomer who spotted it simply wrote “Wow!” — and the name stuck. But despite decades of searching, the signal was never heard again. Was it a message from another civilization? A cosmic glitch? Or something we still don’t understand? In this video, we explore the story of the Wow! Signal — one of the most intriguing mysteries in the search for extraterrestrial life. Subscribe to FactXplora for science, mystery, and the unknown. #WowSignal #SpaceMystery #AlienSignal #FermiParadox #FactXplora #ScienceFacts #SETI