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Survey finds no detectable alien radio signals across 10 million stars

8 September 2020 Astronomy Now

Australian researchers find no detectable alien radio emissions across at least 10 million stars

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New study suggests tighter restrictions on exoplanet habitability

11 June 2019 Astronomy Now

New research indicates a star’s habitable zone may be narrower than previously believed, making it tougher for ET to evolve and thrive.

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Could globular clusters be home to intelligent life?

6 January 2016 Keith Cooper

Globular clusters may be the perfect location to find extraterrestrial civilisations, according to new research announced at the 227th American Astronomical Society meeting in Florida.

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Mysterious star remains silent on the SETI front

9 December 2015 Keith Cooper

A mysterious star that erratically dims by nearly a quarter as a swarm of unknown objects passes in front of it – leading to speculations that artificial objects could be orbiting the star – continues to refuse to give up its secrets after a search for laser pulses from the system turned up empty.

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Lick Observatory joins search for intelligent life in the universe

21 July 2015 Astronomy Now

The Breakthrough Prize Foundation announced a $100 million initiative to dramatically reinvigorate the search for intelligent life in the universe over the next ten years. Lick Observatory’s Automated Planet Finder (APF) Telescope will undertake a new deep and broad search for optical laser transmissions from nearby civilisations, if any exist.

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Hubble observes chaotic dance of Pluto’s moons

4 June 2015 Astronomy Now

A comprehensive analysis of all available Hubble Space Telescope data shows that two of Pluto’s moons, Nix and Hydra, are wobbling unpredictably. Scientists believe the other two small moons, Kerberos and Styx, are likely in a similar situation, pending further study.

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    Astronomy Now under new ownership
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    Is the Hubble Tension Resolved?
    9 June 2025
  • The Universe
    Universe’s end – sooner rather than later
    16 May 2025
  • T Coronae Borealis
    A faint star will reveal itself as it throws a hissy-fit
    26 March 2025
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    Saturn’s Rings to “Disappear”
    24 March 2025
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