SETI Institute Develops New Technique for Detecting Extraterrestrial Signals

The innovative method focuses on bright galactic events as potential communication points for alien civilizations.

Researchers at the SETI Institute have unveiled a novel strategy, the SETI Ellipsoid, for identifying potential extraterrestrial signals.
The technique uses game theory, astronomy, and data analysis to target rare, detectable events in the cosmos, such as supernovae.
Initial searches using this method have not yet found anomalies but pave the way for more comprehensive future investigations.
The approach has been applied to data from the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and Gaia, identifying 32 targets within the TESS viewing zone.
The SETI Ellipsoid strategy represents a significant advancement in the search for intelligent life beyond Earth, offering a systematic and targeted approach.