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1st-ever ‘conversation’ between humans, whale could help us talk to aliens
Michelle Butterfield

20/12/2023 Lecture 7 min

Source de l'article : Global News
1st-Ever ‘Conversation’ Between Humans, Whale Could Help Us Talk To Aliens
A group studying humpback whales in Alaska sent out a 'hello' call to a whale named Twain and received a greeting back.
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Unlocking Insights into Asteroid Impact Risks

16/11/2023 Lecture 3 min

Source de l'article : SETI Institute
Unlocking Insights Into Asteroid Impact Risks
To comprehensively understand asteroid impact risks, scientists have relied on limited data sources, including all-sky video camera systems, scattered dashcams, and eyewitness accounts. Now, a collaboration led by Dr. Jeffrey Smith, a data scientist at the SETI Institute, in partnership with NASA, Sandia National Labs and the University of California, Berkeley, is pioneering an innovative approach. By repurposing data from weather satellites operated by the National Ocean and Atmospheric Admini…
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Franck Marchis of SETI Institute Honored as 2023 Fellow by California Academy of Sciences

14/11/2023 Lecture 3 min

Source de l'article : SETI Institute
Franck Marchis Of Seti Institute Honored As 2023 Fellow By California Academy Of Sciences
November 14, 2023, Mountain View, CA - Dr. Franck Marchis, a senior planetary astronomer at the SETI Institute, was appointed as a 2023 Fellow by the California Academy of Sciences (Cal Academy). Recognized for his exceptional contributions to the natural sciences, Marchis joins a distinguished group of scientists, including other notable SETI Institute Fellows of Cal Academy, such as Dr. Jill Tarter, Dr. Nathalie Cabrol, Dr. Seth Shostak, and Trustee Andrew Fraknoi.
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$200m Gift Propels Scientific Research in the Search for Life Beyond Earth

08/11/2023 Lecture 4 min

Source de l'article : SETI Institute
$200m Gift Propels Scientific Research In The Search For Life Beyond Earth
November 8, 2023, Mountain View, CA – The SETI Institute, a non-profit scientific research organization, announced today a philanthropic gift of $200m from the estate of Franklin Antonio, a visionary supporter and catalyst of the work of the SETI Institute for more than 12 years. Co-founder of communications chip company, Qualcomm, Antonio passed away on May 13, 2022, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy to enable breakthrough science in the search for intelligent life beyond our world. 
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The First ‘Birder’s Guide’ to Meteor Showers

31/10/2023 Lecture 5 min

Source de l'article : SETI Institute
The First ‘Birder’S Guide’ To Meteor Showers
October 31, 2023, Mountain View, CA – The SETI Institute is proud to announce a new book by SETI Institute meteor astronomer Dr. Peter Jenniskens. Called "Atlas of Earth's Meteor Showers," this comprehensive guide describes over 500 meteor showers that appear in our night skies and adds a wealth of detail to the tapestry of our solar system.
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IAU names Asteroids after SETI Institute Citizen Scientists

24/10/2023 Lecture 3 min

Source de l'article : SETI Institute
Iau Names Asteroids After Seti Institute Citizen Scientists
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New exoplanet-informed research sets clearer bounds on the search for radio technosignatures

23/10/2023 Lecture 5 min

Source de l'article : SETI Institute
New Exoplanet-Informed Research Sets Clearer Bounds On The Search For Radio Technosignatures
A new study leverages the NASA Exoplanet Archive and planetary system simulations to make narrowband SETI searches more efficient.
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There’s an Eclipse on Saturday!

11/10/2023 Lecture 3 min

Source de l'article : SETI Institute
There’S An Eclipse On Saturday!
On Saturday, October 14, 2023, all of North America will experience an eclipse of the Sun (where the Moon blocks our view of the Sun.) In a narrow path stretching southeastward from Oregon through Texas, the eclipse will be annular (a small ring of the Sun will be visible around the dark disk of the Moon.) Everywhere else, skywatchers will see a partial eclipse, where it looks like the Moon is taking a dark bite out of the Sun. 
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Honors and Surprises Unveiled at SETI Institute’s 2023 Drake Awards Gala

21/09/2023 Lecture 6 min

Source de l'article : SETI Institute
Honors And Surprises Unveiled At Seti Institute’S 2023 Drake Awards Gala
September 21, 2023, Mountain View, CA – Last week, the SETI Institute celebrated the prestigious 2023 Drake Awards, an event that not only recognized Dr. John Rummel for his outstanding programmatic contributions and unwavering advocacy for SETI, Astrobiology, and Planetary Protection, but also unveiled several other notable awards and delightful surprises. The evening included presentation of the Carl Sagan Center Director's Award, the SETI Institute Trustee Service Award, and a surprise prese…
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SETI's Plan Blueprint Unveiled by SETI Institute Summer Interns

20/09/2023 Lecture 1 min

Source de l'article : SETI Institute
Seti'S Plan Blueprint Unveiled By Seti Institute Summer Interns
For nearly two decades, the SETI Institute has been at the forefront of fostering young talent through its Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) summer research internship program. This initiative offers aspiring scholars the unique chance to engage in independent research projects, collaborating closely with SETI Institute scientists.  This summer, 14 exceptional students delved into diverse projects, ranging from assisting in determining optimal lunar landing spots for NASA Artemis mis…
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SETI Institute & Unistellar Collaborate with Astro-COLIBRI to Observe Cataclysmic Events

24/08/2023 Lecture 4 min

Source de l'article : SETI Institute
Seti Institute & Unistellar Collaborate With Astro-Colibri To Observe Cataclysmic Events
When an explosion in space occurs, professional and citizen scientists must obtain data on it as soon as possible. That is why the SETI Institute and Unistellar’s Cosmic Cataclysms program is collaborating with the mobile and web application Astro-COLIBRI — to make notifications of these elusive events available to everyone as soon as they are detected. 
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John Rummel to be Honored with the SETI Institute’s 2023 Drake Award

01/08/2023 Lecture 7 min

Source de l'article : SETI Institute
John Rummel To Be Honored With The Seti Institute’S 2023 Drake Award
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