Have Chinese astronomers stumbled upon the techno-signatures of a distant alien civilization?
It all starts with a headline: “China Says It May Have Detected Signals From Alien Civilizations.”
The dish is very real and very powerful.
That research is unrelated to the Science and Technology Daily report.
This then spiraled out of control internationally.
Critically, it can also hurt the scientists at the center of the research.
Other astronomers have told CNET there is a scientific study currently undergoing peer review related to the findings.
CNET reached out to this Zhang Tong-Jie to attempt to clarify the situation.
“These signals are from radio interference,” he told CNET via email.
When they put on that hearing aid, all sorts of new information comes in.
With time, they’re able to filter it more effectively.
Astronomers have been listening for alien techno-signatures among the stars over the past few years.
Nota peep from extraterrestrials.
So far, however, scientists have been found wanting.
