No Transmitting Aliens Detected In Kepler SETI Search

astroengine writes "By focusing the Green Bank radio telescope on stars hosting (candidate) exoplanets identified by NASA's Kepler space telescope, it is hoped that one of those star systems may also play host to a sufficiently evolved alien race capable of transmitting radio signals into space. But in a study headed by ex-SETI chief Jill Tarter, the conclusion of this first attempt is blunt: 'No signals of extraterrestrial origin were found.' But this is the just first of the 'directed' SETI searches that has put some very important limits on the probability of finding sufficiently advanced alien civilizations in our galaxy."

Comments

They're hiding...

[BenSchuarmer]

I blame Jersey Shore

But wait until there's a blackout of our stuff

[dkleinsc]

All it takes is an episode of "Single Female Lawyer" blacking out and sooner or later we'll get invaded by aliens.

What more proof do you need?

[mcmonkey]

That they are cloaking their communications, is not only proof of alien intelligence, but a clear sign of hostile intent.

We must attack before they do.

Pink Floyd SETI:

[Hartree]

Hello...?
Is there anybody in there?
Just nod if you can hear me.
Is there anyone at home?

Re:Stealth became a necessary tactic

[dissy]

Wonder if anyone has written some sci-fi where humanity makes contact with the lowest, poorest, stupidest, backwards redneck the aliens have to offer.

You mean StarTrek Voyager?

*RUNS*

Re:Clearly...

[quenda]

They've all moved on to cable TV.

Switch to the 900nm infrared band - we might still be able to see their remote controls.