New Search Begins For Alien ‘Super Civilizations’ In 2,800 Galaxies

Astronomers have embarked on a groundbreaking search for "technosignatures" produced by advanced civilizations in galaxies beyond the Milky Way. These technosignatures—indicators of technology like city lights, solar panels, or even satellite swarms—could provide indirect proof of extraterrestrial life. The search is conducted using Australia’s Murchison Widefield Array (MWA), a powerful network of 4,096 radio telescope antennas that can study both the Milky Way and 2,800 additional galaxies.

Unlike previous efforts focused within our galaxy, this new initiative expands the search exponentially. Past efforts, such as in 2020, looked for alien technology within the constellation Vela in the Milky Way, but with no success. Now, using MWA’s capability to tune into low radio frequencies of 100 MHz, scientists are optimistic about uncovering evidence of advanced civilizations.

Dr. Chenoa Tremblay from the SETI Institute stated that the large field of view and enhanced technology of MWA make it ideal for detecting extraterrestrial signals. The project is part of a collaborative effort between the SETI Institute, Berkeley SETI Research Center, and the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research, with hopes that this expansion will push the boundaries of what we know about life in the universe.

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