Decoding 2023's Alien Signal: Unraveling Its Meaning
A simulated alien-like signal sent from Mars by the SETI Institute was decoded by a father-daughter team, revealing a message representing amino acids, the building blocks of life. The project, designed to mimic receiving an extraterrestrial message, involved global citizen scientists and took nearly a year to decipher. The meaning of the message remains open to interpretation, with suggestions ranging from a simple 'hello' to a representation of panspermia. The project highlights the challenges of interpreting potential extraterrestrial communications.