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Have alien signals already passed Earth? A new study investigates

A recent study examines why, despite decades of searching, no alien signals have been detected. Using computer simulations, scientists modeled hypothetical extraterrestrial signals and discovered that the expected number of detectable transmissions is implausibly large, surpassing the number of habitable planets in the area. The results indicated that advanced alien life is likely rare or situated far from Earth.

18 Feb 2026 11:30 pm