Astronomy: Extraterrestrial Life: SETI

According to a September 2002 Roper poll, two thirds of US citizens don't believe their government is disclosing the truth about an extraterrestrial presence.

Discoveries by NASA scientists indicate possibility of exotic life forms in the universe.

Conducts scientific research on life in the universe.

Educational science articles from the sky survey conducted at the Parkes radio telescope in Australia.

Forty scientists issue an invitation to extraterrestrial intelligence (ETI) to make contact with humankind.

The magazine of SETI and Bioastronomy. Provides both professional and amateur astronomers with information concerning SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) and bioastronomy.

A proposed update to the Drake Equation that describes why the sky isn't saturated with radio signals; suggests alien civilizations may not be curious enough to contact others.

General article about SETI.

O'Reilly interview with the author of "Beyond Contact: A Guide to SETI and Communicating with Alien Civilizations."

A brief overview of the search for extraterrestrial intelligence and Frank Drake in particular. Definitions of the Drake Equation's components and a Drake Equation calculator.

Information and news on the Search for Extraterrestrial Radio Emissions from Nearby Developed Intelligent Populations.

An encyclopedia-quality article on the science of SETI.

A lengthy discussion with a SETI astronomer.

A selection of articles from the online astronomy magazine relating to the scientific search for intelligent life in the universe.

Chat rooms and message boards for discussions. Registration is required to post articles and see pictures.

Microwave and optical SETI located in the Greater Fort Wayne Area, Canada.