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SETI Institute

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Our mission is to lead humanity’s quest to understand the origins and prevalence of life and intelligence in the universe and share that knowledge.

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In May 2026, SETI Institute scientists and affiliates contributed to a wide range of conversations spanning planetary science, astrobiology, exoplanet discovery, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. 🧪 🔭 👩‍🔬 Read the full stories: www.seti.org/news/may-rou...

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#ICYMI: This week on #SETILive, Lauren chatted with Adam Schneider about the Backyard Worlds citizen science project and its recent paper on the discovery of 3,000 brown dwarfs. Watch the full interview: youtube.com/live/_kROzAn... 🧪 🔭 👩‍🔬

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What happens on Disclosure Day? Find out with the SETI Institute at our opening night private screening of Spielberg's latest blockbuster sci-fi adventure on Friday, June 12. Popcorn and a drink are included with every ticket. Seats are limited. Buy your tickets at disclosureday.eventbrite.com

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ICYMI, this week's SETI Live focused on a rocky, tidally locked world with possible lava oceans. Designated K2-141 b, researchers used models to determine how heat moves through the planet’s interior. Watch the full interview: youtube.com/live/nYX2sNg... 🧪 🔭 👩‍🔬

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In April 2026, our work spanned both scientific research and broader questions about how discoveries are understood and communicated. From advancing new mission concepts for exploring Mars to contributing to studies of planetary systems and organic chemistry... 🧪 Read the stories: buff.ly/utE4yTs

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In this week's #SETILive, we discussed Little Red Dots (possibly distant proto-galaxies) and how they may be the birthplaces of prebiotic chemistry. Watch the full interview: youtube.com/live/XhgfNxY... 🧪 🔭

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#ICYMI: On Friday, Franck spoke with Abigail Bohl and Lisa Kaltenegger about the 45 best planets to look for life as we know it. But first, Franck wanted to know what exoplanet system they would visit if they could. The answer? TRAPPIST-1. Watch the full interview: youtube.com/live/WGFMT4M... 🧪 🔭 👩‍🔬

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Earlier this week, we announced our partnership with @skymapper.bsky.social, and @allplanets.bsky.social gave a demonstration of the platform during a special #SETILive using a telescope in Chile from San Francisco. Watch the full episode: youtube.com/live/czTy4wD... 🧪 🔭 👩‍🔬

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Did you know the Gaia mission sends out alerts when an object changes in brightness? This method helped scientists find evidence for planets colliding around a star! Listen to our latest #SETILive #podcast to learn more: open.spotify.com/show/53UTiZt... 🧪 🔭 👩‍🔬

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