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Scientists find no alien tech signs on interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

Scientists have concluded that the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, the third such object observed passing through our solar system, shows no evidence of alien technology. The SETI Institute conducted extensive radio scans using its telescope in California, analyzing millions of signals over seven hours. These observations found no 'technosignatures,' indicating the comet is of natural origin, similar to previous interstellar visitors. AI

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Scientists find no alien tech signs on interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Our latest interstellar visitor has no signs of alien technology, scientists say

    The group leading the charge in the search for extraterrestrial life has given the all-clear: an interstellar comet looks to be completely natural and free of any alien tech. The SETI Institute said Wednesday that extensive radio scans by its telescope in Northern California foun…