By listening for radio signals from deep space which may be artificial.
The SETI program, which stands for Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, is a scientific effort to detect signs of intelligent life beyond Earth. Researchers use telescopes to scan the sky for signals that may indicate the presence of intelligent beings on other planets. The program is based on the belief that advanced civilizations may be using radio waves or other forms of communication that we could detect.
SETI (Search For Extra Terrestrial intelligence) broadcasts radio frequencies that are clear they are from intelligent life forms. So if a civilization were to pick it up they know its not random.
SETI: The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
As such astronauts do not search for life. It is not quite as simple as looking a the window of a space station and seeing aliens going past. They can search for life by taking rock samples of planets and searching for bacteria but most of the search for life is done using telescopes to find radio waves being sent out by intelligent lifeforms. You could help this by joining the SETI program.
The SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) organization is trying to detect signs of intelligent life beyond Earth by scanning the skies for signals such as radio waves that may indicate communication from extraterrestrial civilizations. Its ultimate goal is to answer the question of whether we are alone in the universe.
The SETI Institute is a not-for-profit research organization whose mission is to explore, understand, and explain the origin and nature of life in the universe, and to apply the knowledge gained to inspire and guide present and future generations.It aims for discovery and for sharing knowledge as scientific ambassadors to the public, the press, and the government. SETI stands for the "search for extraterrestrial intelligence".The Institute consists of three primary centers: The Carl Sagan Center, devoted to the study of life in the universe, the Center for Education, focused on astronomy, astrobiology and space science for students and educators, and the Center for Public Outreach, producing "Big Picture Science," the Institute's general science radio show and podcast, and "SETI Talks" weekly colloquium series.
SETI is search (for) Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence, it looks for certain markers in radio wave's received from space that would identify a signal as having an artificial source, this would confirm intelligent life beyond earth. However SETI uses the Arecibo Radio oberservatory which means only a VERY limited portion of the sky can be observed and any one time
The duration of The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe is 2 hours.
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe was created on 1991-09-27.
SETI (Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) is the name for the private program (privately funded and operated) searching for evidence of extraterrestrial life. Contrary to popular belief and assumption, NASA has nothing to do with the SETI project.
Well... You could help S.E.T.I. By helping them to search for extraterrestrials (Aliens)Seti@home needs your helpWhat is SETI@home?SETI@home is a scientific experiment that uses Internet-connected computers in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). You can participate by running a free program that downloads and analyzes radio telescope data.The address is: http://setiathome.berkeley.edu
Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence