AlUla is now LaserSETI’s first observing site in Asia, helping to expand a growing global network that watches the night sky.

What does it mean to perceive the world, and how does perception shape our experience of consciousness? These questions are at the heart of the work of Johannes Heldén, whom we are delighted to ...

New research reveals an unexpected concentration of mysterious cosmic radio signals toward galaxy clusters. Fast radio bursts (FRBs) are among the universe's most mysterious phenomena. These powerful ...

This week, we see Earth’s auroras, a spacecraft’s view of our planet, and a pioneering photograph of the Orion Nebula.

Red dots are the Orionids, blue dots are the Taurids meteor showers. Electronic Telegram No. 5758 Central Bureau for ...

The first light of morning illuminates the rugged slopes of Mount Sharp in this panorama captured by NASA's Curiosity rover on August 11, 2026. Taken at approximately 8:30 a.m. local Mars time, the ...

During the second quarter of 2026, the SETI Institute was especially active and made strong progress in research, education, outreach, and public engagement. Our scientists published over 80 ...

Figure 1: A giant volcano hiding in plain sight in one of Mars’ most iconic regions. The newly discovered giant volcano on Mars is located just south of the planet’s equator, in Eastern Noctis ...

The Cosmic Chronicles Literary Prize is a new initiative from the SETI Institute’s Artist in Residence (AIR) program. Cosmic Chronicles is a contest for emerging writers of all ages whose work ...

The Discovery and Futures Lab’s mission is to anticipate and explore humanity’s responses to the discovery of life beyond Earth by connecting science with other kinds of research. It unites experts in ...

Hurricane Melissa swirls south of Jamaica in this view captured from the International Space Station in October 2025. As Earth experiences a strong El Niño, satellites are helping scientists ...

What happens if scientists find evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence? That question was at the center of a recent SETI Live discussion about newly updated post-detection protocols and how ...