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Infrared Laser Technology Could Technically Attract Aliens, but Probably Won't

Discover Magazine - Tue 6 Nov 18

If extraterrestrial life exists in our neck of the Milky Way, how would we make our presence known to one another? Could we just shoot a massive, unmistakable signal out into space? As it turns ...

Existing laser technology could be fashioned into Earth's 'porch light' to attract alien astronomers

Phys.org - Mon 5 Nov 18

If extraterrestrial intelligence exists somewhere in our galaxy, a new MIT study proposes that laser technology on Earth could, in principle, be fashioned into something of a planetary porch ...

Study Suggests Attracting Alien Astronomers with Giant Laser

Extremetech - Thu 8 Nov 18

A study from MIT’s Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics suggests Earth could make itself more visible to invite alien contact. The post Study Suggests Attracting Alien Astronomers with ...

High-powered lasers could send bat signal to alien astronomers - CNET

CNET - Tue 6 Nov 18

A new study out of MIT suggests leaving the light on for aliens to find us, literally.

Pew! Pew! Pew! Powerful Laser Beacon Could Show Aliens Earth Is Inhabited

SPACE.com - Tue 6 Nov 18

Humanity could advertise its presence to potential intelligent aliens in our cosmic neighborhood via a powerful laser beacon, a new study suggests.

Researchers want to use lasers to contact aliens and help bring them to Earth

FOXNews - Tue 6 Nov 18

Scientists want to build a laser that could guide an extraterrestrial civilization and bring them to Earth.

Scientists Want to Use Lasers to Guide Aliens to Earth. What Could Go Wrong??

Livescience - Tue 6 Nov 18

Researchers at MIT just found that humanity could build a laser that could signal an extraterrestrial intelligence.

A powerful laser 'porch light' could let aliens know where we are

Engadget - Mon 5 Nov 18

An MIT researcher claims a laser space beacon detectable up to 20,000 light years away is feasible -- essentially acting as a porch light for extraterrestrial life. James Clark's ...

MIT researchers reveal plan for a giant laser 'porch light' in space to attract aliens

Daily Mail - Mon 5 Nov 18

Using a laser focused through a huge telescope, the MIT researchers say this ‘porch light’ could be seen from as far as 20,000 light-years away. The system could also be used to send messages.

Scientists say giant lasers could attract aliens like moths to a porch light

Fastcompany Tech - Wed 7 Nov 18

You want Mothra? This is how you get Mothra. The search for intelligent life in the universe has apparently been lacking one thing–a killer laser light show.Read Full Story

E.T., we’re home

Astrobiology Magazine - Tue 6 Nov 18

Existing laser technology could be fashioned into Earth’s “porch light” to attract alien astronomers, study finds.

Infrared laser technology could attract aliens, but probably won’t

Astronomy.com - Tue 6 Nov 18

We could technically send a signal out into space alerting others to our presence ... but how feasible is the idea, really?

Laser technology could be used to attract attention from aliens

UPI - Tue 6 Nov 18

A laser pointed out from Earth to the stars could act as a beacon light to aliens in space, a recent study suggests.

Astronomer: use lasers as Earth’s “porch light” to attract aliens

Watts Up With That? - Tue 6 Nov 18

Via MIT News and the “Astronomers with frickin’ laser beams on their heads” department comes this odd idea. If extraterrestrial intelligence exists somewhere in our galaxy, ...

Laser tech could be fashioned into Earth's 'porch light' to attract alien astronomers

SpaceDaily - Tue 6 Nov 18

Boston MA (SPX) Nov 06, 2018 If extraterrestrial intelligence exists somewhere in our galaxy, a new MIT study proposes that laser technology on Earth could, in principle, be fashioned into ...

Laser tech could be fashioned into Earth's 'porch light' to attract alien astronomers, ScienceDaily - Mon 5 Nov 18
Laser tech could be fashioned into Earth's 'porch light' to attract alien astronomers, Eurekalert - Mon 5 Nov 18