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This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Scientists have searched the skies for alien radio signals for more than 60 years, but all ...

One of the longest-standing techniques in humanity’s search for life beyond Earth may be causing scientists to miss alien signals entirely, a new study finds. Since the very beginnings of the search ...