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science-and-technology1 year ago•4 min saved

"AI's Role in the Search for Extraterrestrial Life"

The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (Seti) is utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to process massive datasets and identify anomalies in the hunt for alien intelligence. AI is being used to search for new types of radio signals from alien sources and to distinguish between possible real signals from aliens and interference. Additionally, AI is being employed to analyze rock samples from Mars and Earth for signs of present or past life, with promising results. As more data is collected and analyzed, the chances of detecting alien life, if it exists, are increasing.

via BBC.com|

#ai #mars #national-radio-astronomy-observatory

science-and-technology2 years ago•7 min saved

"Technosignatures: The Quest for Intelligent Life Beyond our Solar System"

Scientists at NASA are expanding their search for signs of intelligent life beyond Earth by considering "technosignatures," which are traces of advanced technology rather than biological life. These technosignatures could include laser or radio pulses, artificial chemicals in the atmospheres of distant planets, or the presence of "Dyson spheres" - massive structures built around stars to collect their energy. Researchers are using artificial intelligence algorithms to analyze large amounts of data for patterns that could indicate engineered signals. The search for technosignatures is gaining legitimacy and funding, with NASA supporting numerous investigations in this field.

via NASA Exoplanet Exploration and Discovery|

#advanced-technology #exoplanets #nasa

science2 years ago•2 min saved

Searching for the Computational Zone: Beyond the Habitable Zone.

Astronomers should focus on finding signs of life in the “computational zones” of nearby stars, which require the capacity for computation, a raw form of energy, and a substrate. This concept allows for a broader definition of life beyond what we currently understand on Earth. By studying individual systems through a lens of computational ability, we might find which systems might be amenable to artificial energy gathering structures like Dyson spheres. The search for life in our universe has only just begun, and it’s important to keep an open mind.

via Universe Today|

#computation #habitable-zone #life