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A Study Suggests We Found Potential Evidence of Dyson Spheres--and Alien Civilizations
A recent study has suggested the potential discovery of evidence for Dyson Spheres and alien civilizations. Researchers have analyzed data from star-gazing satellites to develop a framework for discerning false positives or potential natural explanations in the search for technosignatures. The studies found evidence of excess radiation in a handful of stars, consistent with potential Dyson spheres, and unable to be immediately explained as a natural phenomenon. This research, led by scientists from Uppsala University in Sweden and the International School for Advanced Studies in Italy, utilized optical and infrared data from satellites such as Gaia and WISE. The discovery of these compelling candidates has raised the need for further investigation with advanced telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope. Despite these intriguing findings, it's important to thoroughly investigate and rule out all possible natural explanations before jumping to conclusions about potential alien life.
Can Alien Civilizations Detect Humanity?
In a new study examining the likelihood of advanced extraterrestrial intelligence (ETI) detecting humanity, researcher Z. Osmanov explores the question of how visible our artificial constructions are to other civilizations. Osmanov focuses on Type I and II civilizations, disregarding Type III, and raises the question of whether the artifacts of our technological society can be visible and detectable by ETI telescopes. He suggests that to detect large engineering projects and satellites, an ETI would need high-powered optical telescopes with extreme angular resolution and the ability to use interferometry. Osmanov calculates that for an ETI to detect the Great Pyramids of Giza, they would need to be within approximately 3,000 light-years and possess a telescope of several million kilometers in diameter. Using the Drake Equation, Osmanov estimates that there would have to be approximately 650 ETIs in the Milky Way for one of them to be close enough to detect our ancient engineering projects. However, the numbers are different for detecting modern structures, requiring vastly more ETIs due to the shorter time for light propagation into space. This study provides context and thought experiments to the question of extraterrestrial intelligence, offering insights even in the absence of direct contact.
Our Cosmic Infancy: Why We're Lagging on the Kardashev Scale
The existence of extraterrestrial civilizations remains a hypothesis, yet science entertains the idea that perhaps humanity isn't alone in the Universe. Furthermore, scientists consider that in countless galaxies, there might be beings representing a level of advancement that humanity may only hypothetically achieve after many centuries. Over the years, several methods for ranking potential extraterrestrial civilizations have been developed, but the Kardashev scale has gained the most recognition among astrophysicists and astronomers. Nikolai Kardashev, a graduate of Moscow University, proposed a hypothetical classification of highly developed forms of extraterrestrial life based on the amount of energy a civilization can generate. This classification consists of three stages of civilization development, each representing an enormous technological leap achievable only after significant progress and energy consumption. This raises questions about where humanity stands in the grand scale of cosmic advancement.