The Latest Breaking News from SETI

As humans began to explore outer space in the latter half of the 20th century, radio waves proved a powerful tool. Scientists could send out radio waves to communicate with satellites, rockets and other spacecraft, and use radio telescopes to take in radio waves emitted by objects throughout the universe.

The discovery of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS coincides with SETI's proposed new post-detection rules—raising public fears of censorship and debate over who controls information about alien contact.

There are creatures here on Earth that may give us clues about how to communicate with extraterrestrial intelligence — dolphins, which are famously social and smart.

Researchers say claims of promising hints of life off Earth indicate enthusiasm is ‘outpacing evidence’