All articles tagged with #extraterrestrial
Avi Loeb urges NASA to release 40-day-old HiRISE images of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, emphasizing the importance of scientific transparency and data sharing in understanding whether the object is a natural comet or an extraterrestrial technological artifact, amid ongoing debates and upcoming observations.
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb warns that if evidence of extraterrestrial origin for 3I/ATLAS is confirmed around 29 October, it could lead to societal upheaval and a metaphorical 'stock market crash' due to shock and panic, emphasizing the need for transparency and preparedness.
The International Asteroid Warning Network has launched a campaign to monitor the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, which exhibits unusual qualities suggesting a possible technological origin, and plans to use Earth-based observations and potential spacecraft interception to study it further, with close approach expected in December 2025.
Scientists have created a new phase of ice, called XXI, that forms at room temperature under extreme pressure, revealing the complex variety of water's solid states and potentially explaining the composition of icy moons.
The article explores the hypothetical scenario of Voyager 1 and 2 colliding with a Dyson Sphere, a massive alien megastructure, discussing potential outcomes, perceptions by alien builders, and the symbolic significance of such a journey for humanity's presence in the cosmos.
Scientists have discovered a unique extraterrestrial mineral, silica tridymite, from a meteorite that exhibits unusual heat properties, maintaining constant thermal conductivity when heated, unlike any known Earth material, with potential applications in manufacturing and temperature control.
A spaceship crew wakes up after 300 years to find themselves orbiting an alien planet, with their AI caretaker having made extensive biological modifications to ensure their survival in an aquatic environment, including adding gills without directly tampering with human DNA.
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb suggests that the approaching interstellar object 31/ATLAS could be engineered rather than natural, citing its unusual brightness and glow, and warns it could either save or threaten humanity. Loeb emphasizes the need for caution and further examination of interstellar objects entering our solar system.
Avi Loeb discusses the viral interest in the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, criticizing the scientific community's tendency to dismiss unconventional hypotheses like its potential artificial origin, and emphasizing the importance of open-mindedness and data collection in scientific progress.
A mysterious radio signal, FRB 20190203, detected by a Russian telescope from a galaxy 2.3 billion light-years away, has reignited speculation about extraterrestrial life. This Fast Radio Burst (FRB) is notable for its intense energy and low detection frequency, and unlike many FRBs, it has not repeated, adding to its mystery. While theories suggest natural origins like magnetars, the possibility of it being a technosignature from an advanced civilization remains. Further research is needed to understand this enigmatic signal.
Clement Vidal's research explores the concept of a "spider stellar engine," where advanced civilizations could use binary star systems, specifically spider pulsars, as propulsion systems to migrate across galaxies. This involves using the pulsar's radiation to evaporate its companion star, generating thrust. Vidal suggests that these systems could emit technosignatures, offering potential evidence of extraterrestrial engineering. While speculative, the idea encourages further investigation into observable technosignatures from such systems.
Steven Dick, former NASA Chief Historian, suggests that much of the cosmos may already be influenced by post-biological intelligence, where advanced AI civilizations have replaced carbon-based life forms. He posits that the universe is likely at least partly post-biological due to the potential age of extraterrestrial civilizations. This perspective implies that the search for cosmic AI requires different strategies than those used for biological aliens. Despite the challenges in detecting such AI, Dick remains optimistic about the potential discovery of extraterrestrial life and its impact on our understanding of the universe.
In 2014, a meteor falling from space off the coast of Papua New Guinea led Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb to propose that the remains might reflect an extraterrestrial technological origin. However, a recent study led by planetary seismologist Benjamin Fernando at Johns Hopkins University concluded that the seismic signals near the site were not evidence of extraterrestrial activity, but rather from an ordinary truck passing by, debunking the earlier speculation.
A Pentagon report on U.S. government activities related to UFOs has found no evidence of alien visits or hidden spacecraft, concluding that sightings were often misidentifications of ordinary objects. The report addressed claims of recovered alien technology and secret programs, finding them to be inaccurate and based on misunderstandings and hearsay within the military and intelligence community. The investigation also debunked specific claims, such as alleged sightings of alien spacecraft and materials, and concluded that popular culture and misinformation have fueled beliefs in government cover-ups of extraterrestrial technology.
The Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau in Kentucky has used an infrared laser to beam a message into space inviting extraterrestrial travelers to visit the city, describing its lush green countryside, horse farms, and bourbon. The message was sent with FAA approval and includes a coded bitmap image, with the effort led by a Lexington native expert in computer engineering and astrobiology. It will take 40 years to reach its intended target and potentially another 40 to receive any response, but in the meantime, earthly travelers are encouraged to visit.