SETI is a generic acronym that stands for the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. Scientists doing SETI experiments are looking for proof – not merely of life elsewhere – but of intelligent beings in …

The SETI Institute's program actively explores one of humanity's most profound questions: Are we alone in the universe? This field of research uses scientific methods to search for evidence and place …

What is SETI? SETI is a generic acronym that stands for the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. Scientists doing SETI experiments are looking for proof – not merely of life elsewhere – but of …

We also search for signals from advanced civilizations using the Allen Telescope Array, the Very Large Array in New Mexico, and our LaserSETI global observatory. The SETI Institute is the world’s only …

Jan 8, 2026 · Throughout December, the SETI Institute appeared across leading science and media outlets, reflecting the SETI Institute’s continued leadership in research and public engagement.

Sharing our research and enthusiasm for scientific discovery with the public has been an important mission of the SETI Institute since its founding. Our outreach activities range far and wide, including …

REU Site: Life in the Universe - Astronomy, Astrobiology, and Planetary Science at the SETI Institute Collaborative Research: ANSWERS: Ion-Neutral Coupling in Geospace and its Impact on Space …

The ATA is the first radio telescope designed specifically for SETI (search for extraterrestrial intelligence) research. Located at Hat Creek Radio Observatory in northern California (about 300 …

Support the SETI Institute Scientists are getting closer in their search for life beyond earth. But with limited federal funding for the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, supporters are the reason …

Nov 16, 2022 · We now produce SETI Live, a weekly broadcast featuring real-time conversations with scientists exploring life beyond Earth. You can explore past SETI Talks recordings or catch new …