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An observable effect that could provide scientific evidence of past or present technology, including technology beyond Earth.
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A detectable sign that technology may have existed or may still exist.Use for possible evidence of technological activity, especially in searches for life beyond Earth.
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The narrow-band signal was a possible technosignature, but the team first ruled out terrestrial interference.
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