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SETI Post-Detection Hub @setihub.bsky.social · 16d

🎨 Is intelligence tied to creativity?

Some argue that the ability to generate new ideas, imagine alternatives, or innovate solutions is a core feature of intelligence. Others see creativity as valuable, but not required for an entity to be considered intelligent.

💭 What's your take?

#Intelligence

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SETI Institute @setiinstitute.bsky.social · 20d

#ICYMI: Are we close to discovering life beyond Earth? Dr. Martin Dominik isn't certain, but he thinks we should be prepared to handle the consequences of finding that life. He spoke with Dr. Franck Marchis in this week's #SETILive. Watch the full interview: youtube.com/live/cULB0k2... 🧪 🔭

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SETI Post-Detection Hub @setihub.bsky.social · 18d

🌍 How do you think the world would react if there was a confirmed discovery of extraterrestrial intelligence?

Would it bring unity or fear? Would the impact last or slowly fade away? Would it change anything if the discovery was within our own Solar System?

👇 Reply and let us know your thoughts!

SETI Post-Detection Hub @setihub.bsky.social · 22d

What happens after we discover life beyond Earth?

Today Martin Dominik is speaking with the SETI Institute’s Franck Marchis about our paper on post-detection futures.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cULB...
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#SETI #PostDetection #astronomy #astrobiology #technosignatures #space #science

When We Find Life: Science, Society, and Survival

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Eric Holthaus @ericholthaus.com · Sep 10

Today's discovery of signs of past life on Mars is a legacy of President Obama's NASA direction from 2011-2015 to get the Mars program back on track.

Earlier this year, President Trump cut NASA's 2026 science budget by 47%.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Sep 10

Unusual compounds in rocks on Mars may be sign of ancient microbial life

Surface spots and nodules on rocks in ancient river valley are described in new study as ‘potential biosignatures’ Unusual features found in rocks on Mars may be the handiwork of ancient microbial life that eked out an existence on the red planet billions of years ago. The rocks were spotted by Nasa’s Perseverance rover as it trundled along Neretva Vallis, an ancient river valley that was carved into the landscape by water flowing into the Jezero crater in the planet’s distant past. Continue reading...

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Nature @nature.com · Sep 10

The Perseverance rover on Mars has observed unusual minerals associated with organic matter — raising questions about the geochemistry of ancient Mars.

go.nature.com/469V1nr

Mystery Martian minerals hint at the planet’s complex geochemical past

The Perseverance rover on Mars has observed unusual minerals associated with organic matter — raising questions about the geochemistry of ancient Mars.

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Eos @eos.org · Sep 10

A Mars sample collected in 2024 may be “the closest we’ve actually come to discovering ancient life on Mars,” according to NASA officials 🧪

eos.org/research-and...

Perseverance Sample Shows Evidence of Ancient Martian Microbial Metabolisms - Eos

A sample collected in July 2024 by NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover may be “the closest we've actually come to discovering ancient life on Mars,” according to Nicky Fox, the science head of NASA.

eos.org

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SETI Post-Detection Hub @setihub.bsky.social · Aug 18

We (The Hub) have made it as part of an exhibit at the Natural History Museum "Could Life Exist Beyond Earth" - exhibition display just seen by one of my colleagues at the SETI Post-Detection Hub . The word is spreading. 👽

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SETI Post-Detection Hub @setihub.bsky.social · Aug 9

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Astrobiology @astrobiology.bsky.social · Jul 18

SETI Post-Detection Futures: Directions for Technosignature Research and Readiness
astrobiology.com/2025/07/seti... #astrobiology #SETI #astronomy

SETI Post-Detection Futures: Directions for Technosignature Research and Readiness - Astrobiology

This white paper highlights the work that is needed to anticipate the challenges and societal impacts of a possible technosignature detection.

astrobiology.com

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SETI Post-Detection Hub @setihub.bsky.social · Jul 31

thanks for sharing!

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Grigory Lukin ✨️is on sub✨️ @grigorylukin.bsky.social · Jul 27

This is so cool! 🤓 phys.org/news/2025-07...

#scifi

Scientists are planning for life after finding aliens

Just imagine it, the news stories are all over your phone when you wake! The day will surely come that we will discover that we are not alone in the universe! What happens the day after though? A new ...

phys.org

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NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory @vrubinobs.bsky.social · Jul 23

Happy birthday, Vera Rubin! 🥳✨

What better way to celebrate than with NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory's view of galaxies SHE studied?

NGC 4343, 4526, 4535, and 4378 are just a few gems from our Cosmic Treasure Chest. Explore them and more at skyviewer.app 🔭🧪

Edge-on spiral galaxy angled pointing lower left to upper right. It's glowing with a bright core that's cut with the dark veins of dust clouds. The background is peppered with a myriad of colorful stars and distant galaxies in black space.

A smooth, cigar-shaped galaxy angled pointing lower left to upper right glowing with a bright core. Two bright stars beam just to the upper left and lower right of the galaxy. The background is peppered with a myriad of colorful stars and distant galaxies in black space.

A face-on spiral with a bright core and sweeping arms knotted with blue clusters of star-forming regions. The background is peppered with a myriad of colorful stars and distant galaxies in black space.

A face-on spiral with a bright core and a single thin arm wrapping all the way around, almost looking like a ring. Two bright blue stars beam above and to the lower left of the galaxy, with a third yellow star to the lower right. The background is peppered with a myriad of colorful stars and distant galaxies in black space.

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SETI Post-Detection Hub @setihub.bsky.social · Jul 23

Good to cohere around the idea that readiness for discovery isn’t simply about practical coordination, but includes studying social and planetary dynamics, speculative approaches, and broadening how we understand communication, intelligence, and response in a more-than-human cosmos.

#PostDiscovery

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SETI Post-Detection Hub @setihub.bsky.social · Jul 23

arXiv link here: arxiv.org/abs/2507.11587

Collectively imagining, across disciplines, how astrobiology might evolve over the next decade was a rich process.

Themes that came through included cultural perspectives, speculative tools, AI & tech transformations, & learning from animal communication.

SETI Post-Detection Futures: Directions for Technosignature Research and Readiness

This white paper highlights the work that is needed to anticipate the challenges and societal impacts of a possible technosignature detection. We recommend practical steps to strengthen NASA's astrobi...

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SETI Post-Detection Hub @setihub.bsky.social · Jul 23

The SETI Post-Detection Hub’s NASA DARES White Paper is featured on @universetoday.com. Written by 14 members on behalf of the Hub, it outlines 6 key areas for growing readiness for the discovery of life beyond Earth.

www.universetoday.com/articles/sci...
#SETI #Readiness #Astrobiology #NASADARES

Scientists are Planning for Life After Finding Aliens

Just imagine it, the news stories are all over your phone when you wake! The day will surely come that we will discover that we are not alone in the Universe! What happens the day after though? A new ...

www.universetoday.com

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Daliah Bibas @daliahbibas.bsky.social · Jul 11

One of the best workshops I’ve ever attended!

SETI Post-Detection Hub @setihub.bsky.social · Jul 11

Just back from an incredibly interesting and enjoyable weekend at St Andrews (Scotland), where we held our first Workshop for the SETI Post Detection Hub, at the University. Not one PowerPoint slide in evidence and all the better for it - we actually interacted and debated topics. More to come ..

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SETI Post-Detection Hub @setihub.bsky.social · Jul 11

Many thanks @daliahbibas.bsky.social for your contribution to the workshop. It was a real pleasure to have you with us.

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SETI Post-Detection Hub @setihub.bsky.social · Jul 11

Just back from an incredibly interesting and enjoyable weekend at St Andrews (Scotland), where we held our first Workshop for the SETI Post Detection Hub, at the University. Not one PowerPoint slide in evidence and all the better for it - we actually interacted and debated topics. More to come ..

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UK Space Agency @ukspaceagency.bsky.social · May 14

The 2025 UK Space Conference is coming to Manchester on 16 - 17 July!🚀

This exciting event is a unique opportunity to take part in innovative panel sessions and connect with industry leaders. 🤝

Book your place 👉 spaceconference.co.uk/2025/home

Hear from ESA Reserve Astronaut, John McFall. 👇

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The Royal Society @royalsociety.org · May 16

Priority registration for the Summer Science Exhibition is now open! Book your free timeslot now and join us from 1-6 July for this mindblowing showcase of cutting-edge science from spider senses to quantum technologies.

Booking recommended but not required.

royalsociety.org/science-even...

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Astrobiology @astrobiology.bsky.social · May 6

NASA-DARES RFI Findings Workshop - A Community Workshop to Shape the Future of NASA’s Astrobiology Strategy
astrobiology.com/2025/05/nasa... #astrobiology

NASA-DARES RFI Findings Workshop - A Community Workshop to Shape the Future of NASA’s Astrobiology Strategy - Astrobiology

The NASA Astrobiology Program invites you to participate in a two-day hybrid workshop

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Jason Wright @astrowright.bsky.social · Apr 11

We are excited to announce registration and abstract submission for talks, posters, and breakout sessions are now open for the 2025 SETI Symposium at Penn State, August 18-21, 2025!

sites.psu.edu/setisymposiu...

Please help us spread the word and we hope to see you in State College!

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The third SETI Symposium, presented by the Penn State Extraterrestrial Intelligence Center, will be hosted at the Penn Stater Hotel and Convention Center on August 18–21, 2025.

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Ethan Siegel @startswithabang.bsky.social · Apr 22

The evidence for biosignatures on K2-18b is flimsy, at best

Last week, Cambridge scientists announced the discovery of DMS and DMDS on K2-18b: what they call a "surefire biosignature."

Now, cut through the hype and get to the truth.

bigthink.com/starts-with-...
#space #astronomy #science

The evidence for biosignatures on K2-18b is flimsy, at best

A Cambridge-based team claims to find molecules on an exoplanet that are only produced by life on Earth. Don't fall for the unfounded hype.

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Daniela de Paulis @danieladepaulis.bsky.social · Mar 16

My recent talk at the Green Bank Observatory is now online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oWz...

2025.03.12 - Daniela de Paulis (SETI Institute

YouTube video by Green Bank Observatory

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