3I/ATLAS captured by the Gemini South telescope. (Image: (International Gemini Observatory)
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No Alien Tech Detected: Scientists Scan Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS

  • Scientists used the Green Bank Telescope to search for technosignatures from the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS.
  • 3I/ATLAS is only the third confirmed interstellar visitor, prompting a rare opportunity for study.
  • The search involved scanning a wide range of radio frequencies, alternating between the object and empty sky to filter interference.
  • No radio signals or patterns suggesting artificial intelligence were detected, supporting a natural explanation for 3I/ATLAS.
  • Null results are crucial in science, refining detection techniques and establishing baselines for future extraterrestrial searches.

Why It Matters: Search for alien tech on 3I/ATLAS yields no signals, reinforcing natural origin.

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