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Communicating with alien intelligence

Exchanging messages with aliens is the source material for science fiction stories, but scientists have been trying to communicate with outer space intelligence for decades. by Tony Perkins

Arizona Science 3/20/2025 hero Chris Impey and a large array radio telescopes in New Mexico seek alien signals.
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Exchanging messages with aliens is the source material for science fiction stories, but scientists have been trying to communicate with outer space intelligence for decades. University of Arizona astronomer Chris Impey discusses the real-life possibilities of making contact with extraterrestrials and what it might mean for our own civilization.

Chris Impey spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of planetary science at the University of Arizona.

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